FYE-

Good luck!  I had 7 cycles, and just celebrated 7 months since I completed my last chemo.  I told my friends and nurses that I would have taken the first 6 again to not have to do any of the last 3.  I know how rough it is, but be strong and stay positive!  The end is near, and you will soon begin your trek to a new and better life!

If there's anything I can do to offer support, please let me know!

Best wishes,

Wes

I'm so excited for you fye!! I was stage 4 B, diagnosed in May 2009. My doctor said my case presented a little differently than normal Hodkin's cases because mine was primarily in the marrow and only in a few lymph nodes; whereas normally it hits the lymph nodes first and then spreads. I had to have a blood transfusion right when I started cuz my hemoglobin was so low but thankfully its been holding up and that means that the marrow is being cleared! I went in for follow up tests (PET and CT) about a month ago and all the nodes have shrunk and my doctor said that the cancer is inactive   I have five treatments left and I'm anxiously waiting to see what the outcome will be...16 treatments is A LOT!! My body is going through a world of changes, but I try to focus on the positive and remind myself that the discomfort (hopefully temporary) is totally worth it if it means saving my life. Good luck on the 9th!! Be well!

I also had 8 cycles of ABVD for HD 3b. Just back from the doc I 'm celebrating 1 year remission today thank God. Best of luck with treatment. 

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