Jeff Bridges revealed that he has lymphoma, which is the most common type of blood cancer. And this sobering news has spurred celebrities and fans to send their best wishes to the star best known for playing “the Dude,” the White Russian–drinking bowler and casual-wear icon from the Coen brothers’ 1998 cult classic, “The Big Lebowski.”“As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light,” tweeted Bridges, 70, on Monday. “I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma.
Many different types of lymphoma exist, and Bridges did not share any more details about his diagnosis or treatment. But his disclosure is an opportunity to share more information about lymphoma, the risk factors and symptoms to be aware of, as well as treatment options.Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that are part of the body’s immune system, specifically the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell that fights germs.
Treatment can be very expensive, however, with almost 60% of patients covered by Medicare telling the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in a 2019 study that they decided to delay or forego treatment, largely due to steep out-of-pocket costs. It noted that some traditional Medicare lymphoma patients getting anti-cancer therapy though infusions experienced out-of-pocket costs of more than $19,000 in their first year. And costs can extend two or three years beyond a blood cancer diagnosis.
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