KarinaG's Journey with Hodgkin Disease
Patient: Hodgkin Disease
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: about 9 years ago, Female, Age: 42, Stage II
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: about 9 years ago, Female, Age: 42, Stage II
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
Mom to a toddler and only 32 years old!
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoSurgery
Procedure or Surgery
Had lymphnodes in two areas around the base of my neck removed.
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoImplant 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!
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoChemotherapy
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.
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoHair 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!
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoBirthday
Celebration
My husband threw me a surprise "birthday & chemo is over" party! I am so blessed!
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KarinaG
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Experience with
Hodgkin Disease
over 8 years agoExternal radiation
Radiation
Haven't started yet...