The AP on ESPN.com reports at 6:42 last night: "agles trainer Rick Burkholder told The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News that Johnson on Monday was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer that has formed a tumor in his back. Johnson has begun radiation treatments at Bryn Mawr Hospital, the trainer said."
The tumor is said to be in the same spot where he had one back in 2001. The trainer also said he has some cancer in other parts of his skin but neglected to ellaborate. He will begin radiation treatment but is not schedualled to have surgery which is good news. Furthermore the doctors believe the cancer has and will not spread to the brain or spinal fluids.
You gotta feel for the guy. Hes one of the best defensive minds in the world and is very well liked by his players, fellow coaches and the city of Philladelphia, and has been for his whole 10 years there. He could easily pick up a head coaching gig, but likes his situation. Infact its reported that Johnson plans to be on the sideline next season.
DC wishes Jim Johnson all the best and a speedy recovery.
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