My experience and staying STRONG!

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Was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma last tuesday and have found out its spread to my spleen and liver.

As a 27 year old mother of two young children the effect this has had is overwhelming. My family are devastated and of course so am i. My head is all over the place and i'm trying so hard to stay strong. I have a meeting with MDT on wednesday (made to wait a week?!) and will know my plan of action then hopefully.

I'm trying so hard to stay postive and desperately want the doctor to say i'm going to be alright. There seems to be such a stigma attached to the word cancer and as soon as you hear it you think death, thats it, end of the road. I cant afford to think like that, my gorgeous bbies need me too much.

I'm so sad for everyone who is going through this either as a patient or family member because it really is a horrific time. I'm still at the why me stage and my head is all over the place. Staying positive is the only way to beat this horrendous disease. I need to beat this, as do we all...............Truly terrified though :(

Good luck to all and God bless x

Anonymous
  • Hi Kath

    I was diagnosed with Hodgkins on the 5th Aug, started chemo today, waiting for results of CT scan to check if has spread elsewhere, and single mum of 3 girls, so COMPLETELY understand what you mean!!!

    We will be fine, all will be well, and know you are NOT alone!

    Love and Blessings

    Ems xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    i will be praying for your full recovery! Even though it has spread out of the lymphatic system, Hodgkins is one cancer where stage 4 doesn't equal terminal. My son has it on his spleen and his Dr. told me flat out, "this won't kill him,' We will find out his post radiation pet scan results tomorrow. 76% shrinkage after chemo so hopefully that 24 is gone too!     Vicki

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Good luck, please stay positive for your babies.

    Take care Love Kaz x

  • That's what is so amazing about this site - the advice, experience, knowledge, support and positivity! Thanks to everyone!! xx

  • You will feel more positive once you have your treatment plan organised. Once you start you will regain some control over your life and feel you can fight back.

    Sending positive thoughts,

    KateG