Inspirational Stories
Katie
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) on August 1, 2024, just a few weeks after getting engaged during my 31st birthday trip.
Things moved with urgency, and I’m now beginning my second round of treatment this Thursday. My hair is just starting to shed out, so I’m planning to shave it this week. I have six months of chemo to go. I’m praying that my upcoming PET scan looks great so that can stay with the plan.
We moved into my parents’ home to save money. I love the mountains and growing up in Utah I have enjoyed them every year. I am very happy to look at them as I go through treatment. I have worked as a massage therapist for the past 10 years. Stopping my work has been mentally challenging. We hope that in treatment I can recover, and we can potentially still start a family. I’m very much trusting the process and all of my doctors.
It truly is day by day, which is why today I am reaching out. I am here today, I feel good today, and I am celebrating Light The Night (LTN).
