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.
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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.
Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma at Increased Risk for Neurocognitive Impairment
A St Jude Children’s Research Hospital team investigated potential causes of neurocognitive impairments in survivors of childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma survivors.
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: Functional Impairments in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Radiation therapy plays a critical role in treating head and neck cancers, but it can also lead to lasting late effects that impact quality of life long after treatment ends. One of the most common of these is Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome (RFS) — a chronic condition caused by radiation-induced damage to soft tissues, nerves, and lymphatic structures.