Red Sox manager John Farrell diagnosed with stage 1 lymphoma

Red Sox manager John Farrell announced to reporters today that he has been diagnosed with Stage 1 lymphoma and will begin chemotherapy next week (Twitter link via Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald). Bench coach 

Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell said Friday that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 lymphoma. Farrell, 53, announced at a pregame news conference at Fenway Park that he will take leave for the rest of the 2015 season to undergo treatment.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. According to a statement released by the team, Saunders plans to keep coaching while undergoing treatment.

Saunders announced Tuesday that he is being treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, and his doctors consider it "very treatable and curable." Saunders was diagnosed with a cancer of the immune system two months ago and has been undergoing chemotherapy.

Saunders announced Tuesday that he is being treated for Hodgkins lymphoma, and his doctors consider it "very treatable and curable." Saunders was diagnosed with a cancer of the immune system two months ago and has been undergoing chemotherapy.