Here is a brief article on a subject that we know all too well. It seems to be virtually impossible to escape the “post cancer fear” phenomenon, no matter how well you may be feeling. It may be even more difficult for those of us who continue to experience the late effects of treatments. As the wonderful Roseanne Roseannadanna used to say, “It’s always something!” Owning those fears, as it turns out, could be part of turning the corner.
By Matt Ellis and Regina Norfolk – January 2024 marked 25 years that Elena Togashi has been in remission from Hodgkin lymphoma. To mark this incredible milestone, the 45-year-old cancer survivor will run this year’s Boston Marathon with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers numerous programs and webinars via their website and “The Bloodline With LLS.” This webinar is a great example of how LLS continues to support survivors of all ages. Monica Bryant, cancer rights attorney and founder of “Triage Cancer” provides spot-on advice as well as several resources on the subject of financial toxicity.
Hodgkin’s International was honored to be mentioned in this recent article about late effects that appeared in “Cancer Today,” a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Meet Dr. Stephanie Smith, Dr. Lidia Schapira, Elle Billman, and Dr. Natasha Steele – the “dream team” from Stanford Medicine who have created an exciting new resource for cancer survivors. This podcast offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from both survivors and experts in survivorship care on a wide range of subjects. It is informative, engaging, and just what we need to feel less alone in our struggles.
Almost all cancer survivors have a few things in common: shock at being diagnosed, significant challenges in dealing with the side effects of treatment, and anxiety or worry when active treatment ends and the oncologist’s office says, “We’ll see you in three months.”
Being diagnosed with cancer at any age puts many in a tailspin.
Dr. Stacy Wentworth is a radiation oncology specialist in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
One night in 1981, in the middle of bath time, Marty Gonzalez noticed a strange glow that seemed to emanate from inside one of the eyes of her 9-month-old daughter, Marissa.
Ryan Hamner is a four-time Hodgkin’s survivor, musician, and author. Like many of us, Ryan has experienced some of the Late Effects of his treatment, including cardiac problems.