'I'm determined to beat this:' Mayor Paul Callaghan reveals cancer diagnosis

Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan reveals that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer, during Tuesday night's City Council meeting. (City of Rochester screenshot)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan on Tuesday revealed to the City Council that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system.
"Recently I have been diagnosed with lymphma," the mayor said. "I feel great after treatment and am determined to beat this."
Callaghan added that while he will continue serving as mayor, there will be times when he may not be able to attend various events and meetings.
"There will be times when the deputy mayor will fill in for me," he said. "And other times when I won't be able to be present at some events due to immune system issues."
According to WebMD, "Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body. When you have lymphoma, lymphocytes change and grow out of control."
Lymphoma, however, is considered very treatable, and the majority of cases - even in advanced stages - have good outcomes.