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Voices of Hodgkin’s Blog

Aortic Regurgitation: What Should Patients Know?

Many long-term survivors are at higher risk for heart valve disease, especially those who had chest radiation. Aortic regurgitation—when the aortic valve doesn’t close properly—can quietly progress until symptoms appear. This resource from Heart-Valve-Surgery.com explains what to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options available to survivors.

Cardiometabolic Considerations for Childhood Cancer Survivors Explained

Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers—especially those treated for Hodgkin lymphoma—face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiometabolic issues later in life. These include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and early-onset cardiovascular disease, often tied to past chemotherapy or radiation to the chest.

How stress shapes cancer’s course

We often hear that stress is bad for our health—but emerging research is now revealing just how deeply stress can affect cancer outcomes.

On Accelerated Aging—A Phenomenon in Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Accelerated aging is defined as a phenomenon where the biological (physiological) age exceeds chronological age. Clinically, accelerated aging phenotypes in cancer survivors include the premature development of subsequent neoplasms, frailty, chronic organ dysfunction, and cognitive impairment, all of which can impact long-term health and lifespan in survivors of cancer.

Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis: Dialogue with Betty Roggenkamp

Here is a great interview hosted by Adrian Pogacian, speaking with Betty Roggenkamp, in “Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis.” Betty is well known for her work in promoting quality cancer care as well as a leading expert in the area of AYA cancer survivors. Adrian is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis, which is now a subspecialty known as “Pscyho-Oncology.” The interview highlights some of the psychological challenges that survivors face – and not just AYA’s! There are some great tips here and several helpful links to other organizations.