10 years ago, I, too, was taken to get an x-ray for a suspected "pneumonia cough" but instead found an 8 lb. tumor in my chest. I was diagnosed with stage IV-B Hodgkin's Lymphoma and underwent aggressive chemo and radiation for about a year. I am happy to say, I am coming up on my 10-year "birthday" and have since graduated from college, gotten marriend and have had 3 children. Keep hope alive and my prayers are with you, Luke.