Kim Hoffman and Josh Woda, both Hodgkin lymphoma survivors who were each diagnosed in college, reconnected years later after relapsing and eventually fell in love. Their journey is a beautiful reminder that shared experiences can forge powerful bonds and healing hope. A truly uplifting story for anyone in the Hodgkin’s community looking for connection and inspiration.
Jennifer Young, a melanoma survivor, reflects on what it meant to see her daughter reach age 19, the same age she was when she was first diagnosed. She shares how her cancer experience made her more resilient, more empathetic, and more grateful for everyday moments.
In this powerful advocacy piece, Phuong Ly Gallagher and Erin Cummings, both cancer survivors and dedicated advocates, share their personal stories to raise awareness in the medical community. Their message is clear: cancer survivorship does not end with remission.
A promising approach featured in the article is survivorship-focused primary care, where physicians trained in both oncology and internal medicine provide ongoing, comprehensive care. Early results show this model improves screening, identifies late effects sooner, and enhances quality of life. For Hodgkin lymphoma survivors, who often face serious late effects years or decades after treatment, this kind of care could be life‑saving.
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.
Though my pediatric oncology fellowship equipped me to deliver difficult diagnoses and navigate end-of-life conversations, it never prepared me to face the grief that lingers long after cancer is gone. We are trained to fight the disease, but not to help patients cope with the haunting reality that, for many of them, they will never fully reclaim the life they once knew before cancer.
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.