Actor Barry Watson shares his journey from a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis to over a decade of survivorship. His story highlights the importance of a positive attitude and the support of others during treatment and recovery.

The work of Hodgkin’s International was prominently mentioned, as was our symposium in Boston on the late effects of cancer treatment.

Cancer Interviews features Hodgkin’s International, Erin Cummings.

Here is a powerful, well-told story about the importance of getting a second opinion. Katie Doble’s harrowing tale of her fight to survive a Stage IV diagnosis is more than inspiring – it’s a life lesson in doing your homework, and, above all, never giving up.

This is a thought-provoking short video about the challenges that cancer survivors face when they are diagnosed with cancer in another country. Hear from Carmen, an AYA survivor of Hodgkin’s who is from Costa Rica, and April, who is from the Philippines, as they negotiate cancer care in a world that is not their own.

Insurance companies have been in the hot seat lately, for good reason. Both private insurers and Medicare are experiencing piercing scrutiny for their routine and often mind-boggling refusals to reimburse. Read this article if you have any doubt that the system is broken.

Erin Cummings, Founder and Executive Director of Hodgkin’s International, was featured in a recent post for OncoDaily.com. The piece was written for Linkedin and picked up by OncoDaily. Erin takes the opportunity to recognize and appreciate ALL the fellow Hodgkin’s survivors she has had the privilege to meet over the years.

We often hear about the association of PTSD with a cancer diagnosis, but there are, in fact, opportunities for positive change and growth.

This article is a powerful commentary on the dangers of “tribal thinking” – the tendency to surround ourselves with others who mirror our own opinions, inadvertently creating a vacuum of objective thinking. As Sheilagh points out, this can be especially dangerous when it comes to making decisions about our health. (If prompted, click “Yes” for medical professional.)