KarinaG's Journey with Hodgkin Disease
Patient: Hodgkin Disease
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: over 10 years ago, Female, Age: 43, Stage II
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Diagnosed
Oh No
Mom to a toddler and only 32 years old!
Surgery
Procedure or Surgery
Had lymphnodes in two areas around the base of my neck removed.
Implant chemotherapy port
Procedure or Surgery
It was just odd to feel the lump where the port was placed and to think that it would deliver the medicine needed to kick Hodgkin's butt!
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
6 full rounds of ABVD chemo, delivered in 12 treatments over a 24 week period. The toughest part was feeling sick and weak for several days while getting help from my mom... and trying to be a good mom also.
Hair loss (alopecia)
Side Effects
It was expected, so it wasn't too hard. I have always had long, thick hair that could take over an hour to "do" at times... so it was almost a rest from it! Now that it is starting to grow back, I can't wait for it to be long and thick again!
Birthday
Celebration
My husband threw me a surprise "birthday & chemo is over" party! I am so blessed!
External radiation
Radiation
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