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Saint John Sea Dogs' Oliver Felixson diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
Oliver Felixson, a Finnish defenseman with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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The announcement comes two days before Felixson, who has nine points in 55 games this season with the Sea Dogs, turns 18.
“As I’m sure you can imagine, this news came as a complete shock to me and to my family,” said Felixson in a statement. “The past few days have been difficult, but they have been made easier by the presence of my parents, who flew over from Finland when we received my diagnosis. I am also thankful to have the full support of the entire Sea Dogs organization, my billets, teammates, coaches and staff.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, with Hodgkin’s lymphoma “cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system.” The more it grows, the more it affects your body’s ability to fight infection. It has a very good cure rate.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the same type of cancer that Mario Lemieux was diagnosed with back in 1993.
“This news has affected everyone in the organization,” said Trevor Georgie, president and GM of the Sea Dogs. “Oliver is our friend and teammate, and a member of our family. We are all with him as he meets this challenge.”
Best of luck to Oliver in his fight.
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