Stories of Hope

Below is a preview of stories of hope from people with lymphoma and their loved ones. Read about these inspiring individuals, who with courage and the right support were able to find the strength to battle their disease.

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Story Snapshots

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Kristin Lymphoma has changed me. . . . now I use my experience to help others. Read more.

 

Scott I am feeling GREAT ever since my doctor said, "Congratulations, you are now in remission." Read more.

 

Barbara "If you notice a lump that will not go away; go see your doctor." Read more.

 

Mitchell "The first morning I was awakened by this beautiful Medical Technician . . . She has been my wife for over 31 years!" Read more.

 

Nancy of KY "I am almost two years post transplant . . . three years post diagnosis and I am cancer free."  Read more.

 

Madison "Research is absolutely the key to finding cures." Read more.

 

Ami Ami was treated for indolent follicular lymphoma and has been in remission since September of 2008. Prayer, faith and the power of a positive spirit has helped her through this hurdle. She feels that being in the present is the key to a happy life.  Read more.

 

Brian Brian was diagnosed with MALT lymphoma, an indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and he is in complete remission today. He never felt sick during treatment. The experience has changed his attitude about life for the better and he wants to help others.  Read more.

 

Janna Janna's battle with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and recovery from a double umbilical cord blood (UCB) transplant helped her clarify priorities and identify things that give her life positive energy. She achieved her dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and it was there that she celebrated her third "birthday" after her UCB transplant. She has been tumor-free since September of 2005.  Read more.

 

Bill P. Coping with recurrent Hodgkin Lymphoma. "My key messages to lymphoma patients are always keep hopeful and keep searching for other choices. Be proactive and find a good support network," says Bill P. Read more.

 

Lisa A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey. A woman of faith knows that in the journey she will become strong. Such is the story of Lisa, who before December 17th of 2004, had no idea what lymphoma was. Read more.

 

Nicole Nicole was diagnosed with lymphoma at 25 and is now a 30 year old mother to two beautiful girls and cancer free! Read more.

 

Hugh Hugh has exercised regularly all of his life and shortly after treatment for large B-cell lymphoma he is back on his bike and enjoying every day.  Read more.

 

Betsy Read about Betsy’s treatment experiences, including radioimmunotherapy, an FDA approved lymphoma treatment that became available approximately five years ago, with a schedule that lasts just one week. Following her positive experiences and close to five years of remission, Betsy has become a committed patient advocate and has worked to raise over $124,000 to fund lymphoma research.  Read more.

 

Bill Bill, a physician, often jokes that he is the busiest unpaid physician in the U.S.  After being diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, Bill decided to leave his thriving surgical practice to dedicate himself full time to patient advocacy.  Read more.

 

Diana Read how Diana, diagnosed with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma found an inspiring buddy, Carol, who had been in her shoes and had words of wisdom.  Read more.

 

Carol Read how Carol had the courage to walk down the aisle and dream about her future while going through treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thanks to her spouse, Dan, and Diana, her lymphoma buddy.   Read more.

 

Kelly S. After learning that her Hodgkin lymphoma had relapsed for a fourth time, Kelly never lost hope!. She traveled out of state to learn about her clinical trial options. By taking an investigational pill just three times a week, she has achieved a lasting remission, and continues to live life as she wishes at home with family in California... Read more.

 

Kelly W. Kelly was only 25 when she found out that she had Hodgkin lymphoma.  Since being diagnosed and treated, Kelly has found the courage to no longer be scared of the small things like swimming in a lake, watching a horror movie, or sleeping with all the lights off.  She is also trained for a marathon to raise money for lymphoma research and hosted fundraising events.  Read more.

 

Linda Linda, a state trial judge, was diagnosed with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma and found her lymphoma "buddy" to be a lifesaver when she was undergoing treatment.  Linda feels that positive things can come out of a cancer diagnosis, including her daughter deciding to pursue a PhD in microbiology/virology to become a cancer researcher. Read more.

 

Nancy Nancy found it challenging to accept that lymphoma would be a part of her life for the rest of her life after being diagnosed with indolent, follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  However, becoming an active participant in the local LRF Chapter and participating in fundraising events helped Nancy gain the strength to continue with treatment and help others. Read more.

 

Pat After learning that his wife, Anne, had indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Patrick sprung into action to educate himself about lymphoma.  Learning as much as he could about the illness was invaluable throughout the course of her illness and when she relapsed.  Read more.

 

Norman 19 years after being diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma, he is working as a Certified Public Accountant, playing racquetball, skiing, and enjoying time with his wife and family.. Read more.

 

Sean Climbing Mount Everest is full of many life-threatening challenges, including 100 mph winds, a dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches.  But for Sean, a Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, his diagnosis was the biggest uphill battle he ever faced. Read more.

 

Wendy Wendy is a 52 year old mother of three, doctor of internal medicine, author of several books on cancer survivorship, and 16 year (and counting) long-term lymphoma survivor who, as a Healthy Survivor, has been getting good care and living as fully as possible. Read more.