Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Archives

Shelby

On August 26, 2018, parents Laura and Ryan rushed their eight-year-old daughter, Shelby, to the hospital—she was having trouble breathing and her lips were turning blue. After a few chest x-rays, doctors diagnosed her with a respiratory syncytial virus infection...

Jacqueline

Blood Cancer

It all started when 13-year-old Jacqueline began experiencing swelling along the side of her neck back in November of 2018. Her mom, Maria, noticed that Jackie was self-conscious of the swelling and was trying to hide it with sweatshirts and turtlenecks. Concerned,...

Dana

Blood Cancer

At the age of sixteen, I was a happy and focused kid, only looking ahead to the next sporting event or gathering with my friends. In December 1981, I noticed a small lump on my neck after playing basketball for my school. When the lump grew to the size of a baseball,...

Isabelle

Blood Cancer

Isabelle was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma type X. She has bulk masses in her neck and chest. Some of the things she loves are: her family, friends, horse, and dogs, her youth group at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Young Life, reading, playing the piano,...

Ian

Blood Cancer

Ian has always been a healthy child. In July, 2016, Ian started having stomach problems with severe cramps while we were in Mexico. Upon returning home, the cramps continued along with the stomach issues. We took Ian to the doctor and they felt like he might have...