“Last night’s Academy Awards got me thinking… On Being a Cancer Survivor, “Barbie Style”- America Ferrera’s monologue about womanhood in the movie “Barbie” nailed it for me.

Have you ever felt dismissed or belittled by a healthcare provider? You describe your symptoms, but the response is indifferent, dismissive, or skeptical, leaving you questioning your own experiences.

A book review and personal thoughts from a fellow Hodgkin's survivor, Maria Sarath Ragucci.

I titled this article 'The Myth of Survivorship' to highlight the need for active participation in our lives rather than just surviving. I don't see myself as a survivor because it implies a passive role, as though I am a victim of disease and circumstances beyond my control.

Whenever I meet another long-term Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, sooner or later the conversation turns to therapies we have tried in order to improve various conditions plaguing us as a result of late effects.

I titled this article 'The Myth of Survivorship' to highlight the need for active participation in our lives rather than just surviving. I don't see myself as a survivor because it implies a passive role, as though I am a victim of disease and circumstances beyond my control.

Hodgkin’s International–and our online Facebook support groups–has a wealth of  information about late effects from treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. However, managing your anxiety, while learning about late effects can be a challenge.

I had the chance to attend Epic Experience, a life-changing adventure camp for adult cancer survivors, held in the Colorado Rockies, in July 2021. I had applied two years prior, and after submitting an application, medical records, and clearance from my doctor, I received confirmation that I would be attending in July 2020.

Five or six years after I was treated with radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma, my husband and I decided to start a family. When I didn’t get pregnant right away, I started to work with my gynecologist to find out if there was a problem.

Being a Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor may come with its share of challenges, but there are some unexpected benefits that come with it as well.