Ron Rivera shared the shocking news that he has cancer and will be treating it as he coaches the Washington Football Team this year. He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma after discovering a lump on his neck in July. He learned he had cancer two weeks ago, and informed the team, and the world, yesterday.
This form of cancer is very treatable if caught early enough, but we don't know exactly how far along it is at the moment. Treatments can include immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Rivera sounds positive as he begins this battle, and has been encouraged by his doctors to coach if he feels strong enough.