Hodgkin Lymphoma
My life is forever changed, but I am enjoying the gift of seeing life from the other side of the coin - Steph Holmes
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Overwhelming emotions...
It is getting harder and harder to remain positive and act like nothing is happening. I have cancer. I am going to lose my hair, I am going to get sick, I am going to change. I am 24 years old, by the time of my my 4th chemo I will be 25 years old. I am currently single and I am okay with being single but I of course had dreams and hopes of getting married one day and having a family and right now all of that seems like it will never happen.
The crazy thoughts that go through my mind are: Who could love someone with cancer? Who would date someone who had cancer? What if I die? What if I become infertile during this process? I understand how silly some of those questions are but they…
Resources
Hodgkin’s lymphoma: an uncommon cancer that’s easily missed in Africa
Reports from developed countries indicate that the main risks for developing it are family history and a previous infection by a virus known as Epstein-Barr Virus. This belongs to the herpes family of viruses. Sadly, this kind of association of the virus with cancer may go undetected in developing countries where health research is not a priority.
A Brief History of Mr. Hodgkin and His Horrible Disease
Being a history buff afflicted with this particular malignancy, I thought it might be interesting to give … drum roll … a brief history of both Dr. Hodgkin and his horrible disease.
Feel All The EMOTIONZ...
This is inspired by my other cancer warriors. I have stated it before I am sure but I will state it again, having cancer is a damn roller coaster of emotions! Its up and down, left and right, flips, circles, backwards and every other which way.
Powerful, Moving Portraits of Black Women With Cancer
When she was 25 years old, Andrene M. Taylor was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Getting through chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and a stem-cell transplant weighed on Taylor’s body and spirit. Making matters worse, she found herself consistently disappointed by the representation of cancer patients she saw in media.
Overwhelming emotions...
I have the "good" cancer. Thats right the good kind, the curable kind, the kind you hope to get if you are gonna get cancer. It is still cancer and it still makes people look at you differently. Oh well I have been through a lot in my life and I am strong enough to handle anything thrown at me even if it is cancer.
Lymphoma Barbie
Throughout my journey, I created a blog/Instagram page to help raise awareness, document my journey, and help other cancer patients in the process. I found that the response from other fighters out there was so touching, that I wrote a book, entitled “Talk Cancer to Me”, since there is no real guide book to cancer.
A Pain in the Neck
My experience with Hodgkin's lymphoma (& pancreatic cancer).
Life Unexpected: Steph's Hodgkin's Lymphoma Blog
The purpose of my blog is to not only use it as a way to keep family and friends updated with my recent diagnosis and current battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but also to help anyone else who might be in my shoes and feeling alone and scared of what lays ahead for them
Running from Dr. Hodgkin's Disease
Newly diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease? Scared of the prospect of chemotherapy? I wrote this blog specifically for you.
The "C" Word: My fight with Hodgkins Lymphoma
Welcome to my blog. I started this in 2013 when I was first diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. It has now been some years since I beat the nasty disease. My blog starts with diagnoses and takes you along on my journey throughout the whole experience up until now. Just because I am done with treatment doesn't mean the battle is over! Take a gander and hopefully something in one of these posts can be helpful for you
Cancer Research UK
This section of CancerHelp UK is about Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease). It includes symptoms and causes, tests for Hodgkin's lymphoma, treatment, living with Hodgkin's lymphoma, and current research.
MedicineNet
Hodgkin's lymphoma, an uncommon lymphoma, accounts for less than 1 percent of all cases of cancer in this country.
National Cancer Institute
Information about Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy.
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