#Hodgkin Lymphoma

[amor-est-potestas]

Hank Green has the same auto-immune disease as my mum (Ulcerative Colitis) and now the same cancer as I had when I was younger (Hodgkin's Lymphoma)...

How unlucky do you want to get with your health Hank! 🙃

[churrothezanyrabbit]

i’m glad it has a high survival rate but

my friend got diagnosed

with um

hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer

she starts treatment next week but god i’m so fucking scared for her i hope she okay and she will thrive through it

im genuinely sobbing

so yeah 👍

[iliketvshowsandstuff]

Not to make you cry anymore but I am currently working in a lab researching treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and I feel like I grew up watching crash course and learning from Hank. I remember marathoning crash course biology right before taking the AP Bio exam. I even parodied crash course for a video assignment in my high school physics class. When he announced his diagnosis, I just finished my Masters in pharmaceutical science and a few days away from starting this new job in this lab and it felt weirdly surreal.

sobbing because it's entirely possible that someone who works on cancer research and treatment (maybe even specifically for hodgkins lymphoma) learned or reviewed biology through hank green's crash course episodes. like they are using the knowledge he presented to them to help him. maybe not directly but somewhere along the line there's reciprocity.

[drpriya]

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system. It involves the abnormal growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, and it can occur in various parts of the body where lymph tissue is found, such as lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other organs.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma encompasses a diverse group of cancers, with many different subtypes, each with its own characteristics, behaviors, and treatments. Symptoms of NHL can include swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, and other nonspecific symptoms.

Treatment options depend on the subtype, stage, and individual factors of the patient, and may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or stem cell transplantation. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve the prognosis for many patients with NHL.

Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) can vary depending on the subtype of the disease and the organs involved.

However, common symptoms may include:

Swollen lymph nodes, which may or may not be painful, typically in the neck, armpits, or groin.

Fever without an obvious cause.

Night sweats, often severe enough to soak through clothing and bedding.

Unexplained weight loss.

Fatigue and weakness.

Persistent itching.

Enlargement of the spleen or liver, which may cause abdominal discomfort or fullness.

Chest pain, coughing, or difficulty breathing if the lymphoma affects the thymus or lymph nodes in the chest.

Bone pain or fractures if the lymphoma affects the bones.

Yes, lymphomas, including Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), can recur after treatment. Recurrence refers to the return of cancer cells after a period of remission or apparent absence of the disease.

The risk of recurrence varies depending on several factors, including the specific subtype of lymphoma, the stage of the disease at diagnosis, the type of treatment received, and individual patient characteristics.

Some lymphoma subtypes have a higher likelihood of recurrence than others. Factors that may increase the risk of recurrence include:

Inadequate initial treatment: If the lymphoma is not fully eliminated during initial treatment, residual cancer cells may remain and lead to recurrence.

Aggressive or refractory lymphoma: Certain types of NHL, particularly those with aggressive features or resistance to treatment, have a higher risk of recurrence.

Stage of the disease: Lymphomas diagnosed at advanced stages (stages III and IV) generally have a higher risk of recurrence compared to those diagnosed at earlier stages.

High-risk features: Specific genetic mutations, abnormal protein expression, or other high-risk features identified during diagnosis may increase the likelihood of recurrence.

Immune system status: Patients with weakened immune systems, such as those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy or with certain medical conditions, may be more susceptible to lymphoma recurrence.

Time since remission: Recurrence can occur months or years after achieving remission, although the risk generally decreases over time.

Regular follow-up appointments with healthcare providers are important for monitoring for signs of recurrence, such as the return of symptoms or abnormal findings on imaging tests. Early detection of recurrence allows for timely intervention and appropriate treatment adjustments to manage the disease effectively.

In some cases, additional treatment modalities, such as salvage chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or stem cell transplantation, may be recommended to address recurrent lymphoma.

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[shaziskhalid]

i cant believe that the last time i posted here was the day i found out i have a tumor in my chest. now, i am undergoing an 8-session chemotherapy which started last november 17.

life is weird.

[mirletaliz]

What Does a Cancer Doula Do? https://www.cancerhealth.com/article/cancer-doula via @cancerhealthmag This concept is phenomenal, and I'd 100% utilize it during active treatment. My question is: How do we make this accessible to all? #cancerdoula

[rofax]

Since I'm "on the other side" of cancer for now, I feel like I can make jokes about it without jinxing everything.

[wheelie-sick]

y'all with autoimmune diseases ever worry you'd miss something serious like cancer because your symptoms would mask it

[mindblowingscience]

A clinical trial that included both adolescents and adults with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma shows that 94% of the patients treated with an experimental immunotherapy plus chemotherapy were cancer-free or had no progression of disease after one year. The results are likely to change standard treatment for this type of cancer, says Jonathan Friedberg, director of the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute. He is senior investigator of the study and chair of the lymphoma committee at the SWOG Cancer Research Network, which designed the S1836 trial as a part of the National Cancer Institute-funded National Clinical Trials Network. “We hypothesized that the newer treatment would turn out to be most beneficial for patients,” Friedberg says, “but the magnitude of the benefit exceeded our expectations.”

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[so-emo-i-fell-apart]

Idk if anyone care but I do and I can kinda explain: so Hank Green posted a tik tok this morning explaing he has Hodgkins Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes and Lymph nodes. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that are essential in body immune response. I could go into more detail on thar if anyone would like.

Anyways lymphomas are generally classified between hodgkins and non-hodgkins. The main differences is that hodgkins favors the upper body usually and also the lymphocytes look like owls kinda and are classified as reed-sternberg cells

Non hodgkins will look abnormal in other ways. (Pictured first) vs a normal lymphocyte (Pictured second)

If hank has the Reed sternberg cells there's therapies developed to target the tumor associated antigens. As well as chemo thay he had mentioned in the video. I'm less familiar with the oncology and therapy side as I work in lab where we mainly monitor conditions via peripheral blood smears and tracking levels of tumor associated antigens and other cancer antigens

[slowparts]

job making me feel like highkey insane today. i am biting and gnashing through the bars of my prison. i don’t care that im making money let me outttt

[no-stranger-to-affliction]

It’s hard not to be pissed off and resentful toward the world. I have to see everyone else living their lives happily and going places and doing all of this fun stuff as I sit idly by. My fiancé was diagnosed in April with Stage 2 Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. It is a rare, and aggressive cancer and treatment is done aggressively. On top of the numerous appointments, two painful biopsies, and a painful “port” procedure in her chest…she starts chemotherapy next week. That entails 5 days straight of chemotherapy, each month, for the next 6 months. So that means every first 5 days of every month going forward, she will be stuck in the hospital getting treatment. Studies show it is curable and it responds well to treatment, but my heart is broken for her, and I am finding it hard to be strong. How do I continue to find the right words to say? She’s going to lose her hair most likely, and that’s totally ok by me, but I know she’s devastated. I wish more than anything that I could trade places with her. I feel so bad and I am finding it hard to manage my own mental health and the nightmare has only begun. Is there anyone out there who can relate? Any helpful advice? Anything? I’ve come too far in my life and my struggles and my faith journey to be set back from this. I am trying, I really am. Fuck cancer…fuck it 🖕🏻

[bammythegreat]

how round one of chemo got me feeling

[angrytreemartensmain]

What hurts list

Head in general✅

Forehead✅

Back of head✅

Ears❌

Upper jaw✅

Lower jaw✅

Jaw in general✅

Neck✅

Shoulders✅

Chest✅

Chest✅

Diaphragm❌

Stomach✅✅✅

Upper back✅

Mid back✅

Lower back✅✅

Spine✅

Arm bones✅

Elbows✅✅

Wrists❌

Finger joints✅✅

Fingers✅

Hands✅

Ass✅

Leg bones✅

Hips✅

Thighs❌

Knees✅✅

Ankles✅

Toe joints❌

Toes✅

Feet❌

Heels✅

I’m in pain

🥲

Edit: This no longer is true due to the fact that my chemo is over 🎉

[linaamm]

I miss my hair. Cancer is a bitch

[alwayspleasantstranger]

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