Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. This disease affects the immune system which compromises the body’s ability to fight infection. Due to the advances in treatments, patients diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma have an improved chance for a full recovery. A few of the risk factors for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma are as follows: an individual that is young or late in adulthood, having been infected with Epstein-Barr Virus, having a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and males tend to have a high risk than females. (Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma…) However, just because you have one of these risk factors does not mean you will develop Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Also, you do not have to possess one of these risk factors to be diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
In 2012, a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the second time in her life. Her first bout with this disease came at the early age of 16. Now, fifteen years later she is yet again battling a familiar foe. However, this time was different. The first time she was diagnosed, doctors explained to her that after seven years in remission, she would make a full recovery. Unfortunately, for Becky, that was not the case. The cancer …show more content…
Upon making a full recovery from the transplant, Becky returned to work. Unfortunately, after receiving her first CT scan after the transplant, she was informed that her cancer remained. Next, her physician suggested a few rounds of radiation to target the specific lymph nodes that were infected. After three weeks of continuous treatment, she received another CT scan. Sadly, the treatment was unsuccessful, and her cancer remained. Then, her oncologist suggested that she try a new experimental cancer treatment still in clinical trials. Ultimately, this was her final
In 2012, a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the second time in her life. Her first bout with this disease came at the early age of 16. Now, fifteen years later she is yet again battling a familiar foe. However, this time was different. The first time she was diagnosed, doctors explained to her that after seven years in remission, she would make a full recovery. Unfortunately, for Becky, that was not the case. The cancer …show more content…
Upon making a full recovery from the transplant, Becky returned to work. Unfortunately, after receiving her first CT scan after the transplant, she was informed that her cancer remained. Next, her physician suggested a few rounds of radiation to target the specific lymph nodes that were infected. After three weeks of continuous treatment, she received another CT scan. Sadly, the treatment was unsuccessful, and her cancer remained. Then, her oncologist suggested that she try a new experimental cancer treatment still in clinical trials. Ultimately, this was her final