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Voices of Hodgkin’s Blog
Voices of Hodgkin’s Blog
7th Heaven Alum and Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor Barry Watson
Coping Magazine –

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.

Turning Cancer Into a Calling
Holy Cross Magazine –

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

What I Wish I Had Known: A Pediatric Oncologist’s Transition to Survivorship Care
Journal of Clinical Oncology –
Erin Cummings featured on Cancer Interviews
Cancer Interviews –

Cancer Interviews features Hodgkin’s International, Erin Cummings.

A Grim Prognosis, a Gamble, and a Patient’s Fight to Defy Cancer
Washington Post –

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.

Belonging Beyond Borders: Facing Cancer as a Migrant
Youth Cancer Europe –

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.

‘Would he have lived?’ When insurance companies deny cancer care to patients
NBS News –

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: I have been a cancer survivor for most of my life
OncoDaily –

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.

Post-Traumatic Growth
Coping Magazine –

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

The Science of Bias: How Tribalism Undermines Our Health
Irish Medical Times –

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.)