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.
Archives: News
News stories
Life After Cancer: More Survivors Live Longer, Face New Health Challenges
More cancer patients live longer. Few get the help they need to stay healthy. 50-year Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor, Susan Leigh, describes the challenges of long-term cancer survivors.
As the War on Cancer Turns 50, Earlier Diagnoses and Treatments are Saving Lives
A wonderful history of the “War on Cancer” and includes several quotes from Dr. Vincent DeVita–one of our Hodgkin lymphoma heroes! Also mentioned in the article is our “own” Susie Leigh, fellow long-term Hodgkin lymphoma survivor.
Coping With the Stress of Cancer
Here is a great article on managing stress and anxiety as a cancer survivor – not just during treatment, but afterward.
Ten Lessons I Learned From Surviving Three Cancers
Coping Magazine is one of our “go-to” publications for keeping survivors both informed and inspired. This article is a perfect example of why that is. The author, Heather Hall, is a three-time survivor of cancer. Her story and her sage advice make for a good read.
Hodgkin’s International Receives $10,000 Grant
Hodgkin’s International is grateful for the Movement Condo Team and being chosen to be this year’s GraceWorks recipient.
Help Yourself Get The Support You Need After A Cancer Diagnosis
Here is a brief and straightforward article on the importance of speaking up as a cancer survivor. The author brings home the point that survivors should not expect others, including providers and caretakers, to instinctively understand what our needs and concerns are. It’s OK to use your voice and make them explicit!
Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: We Need to Do Better
In this issue of the Journal, de Vries and colleagues examine the cause-specific late mortality among a multi-center Dutch cohort of Hodgkin lymphoma survivors.
Why Am I Angry? And What Can I Do About It?
Cancer survivors are certainly allowed to be angry. No one deserves to have cancer. It’s an insidious, odious disease. No doubt about it. This article explores the subject of anger and cancer survivorship from a very different perspective. Could our anger be masking something else?
The Sound Of Healing- A Look At Music Therapy For Cancer Survivors
While it may seem obvious, listening to music can make all the difference in how we deal with a stressful situation. But did you know that a certain kind of music might trigger unwanted memories or thoughts? This article provides more detail on how music therapy works and why it could be helpful to understand what the best music is for YOU.