MY CANCER STORY. Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 21
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- MY CANCER STORY. in its entirety. thanks for watching.
Much love,
Kam
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A little bit about me:
1. I am 22 years old!!
2. I SURVIVED Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. I am a senior in college... how did I get here, I don't know
#hodgkinslymphoma #cancersurvivor #kamstrong
last round of chemo for me is July 7th!!!
Update: I'm cancer free :))
Godbless you 😁🏆
Congratulations God bless you 🙏🏾🥳
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Good for you!! :)
I'm also a Hodgekins Lymphoma survivor. Stage 4 & that was 35 yrs. ago!
Same here, but “just” 30 years ago
how did you treat it ?
I think I have lymphoma, I have a lump in my neck and one in my groin😔😔
How r u now ? May i ask u did u take radiotherapy ?!
@@fouziaakterbinty9334 I am still cancer free! I did have chemo & radiation. The 2 combined did the trick for me.
Prayers, support and well wishes to you from an ABVD Hodgkins pt, now 33 years cancer free. Keep the faith.
My wife was 30 when she was diagnosed with the same stage 4 as you 6 months after having our son who is 2 now. She got the usual ABVD regime in Australia and has been in remission 1 year now. She didn’t need the white blood cell booster thankfully. She took the nausea tablets as well. She went through same emotions as you. She had a pic line in her arm because she hated needles. Some studies suggest pregnancy brings on hodgkins disease/lymphoma. Sometime I think it was the chemicals in our town water supply. I also thought it was the non stick frying pans or air fryer chemicals. Happy she is healthy now. Praying everyday.
I'm 22 waiting for my biopsy in a week and I have barely started your video but hearing how you are like me having watched all of these videos and kept so much information and gathered it to talk about it, it's like you made this for me. Thank you thank you for doing this
Returning to this comment to say that I do have Hodgkin and watching all of the videos you made in your journey has already helped me so much to advocate for myself and my needs and yeah, thank you thank you thank you
I had breast cancer almost twenty years ago,, you get through the surgery and treatment because you have no option....its only when its finished that the enormity of the whole thing hits you, like ptsd, and it never ever leaves you! It changed my life forever and not for the good, its made me so anxious and fearful, though if you met me you wouldn't think so.
I got diagnosed 2 weeks ago; its been so hard everyday, im so tired ; thank you for this
sending you so much love and strength ♥️
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I’m so sorry :( how are you doing?
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hey girl don't worry you got this. sending love and strength.
So happy for you that you are 100% cured. I too had Hodgkin lymphoma stage 4 in the lungs as well. I had a different treatment which wasn’t a choice. Unfortunately I still have a mass in my chest but doctor tells me I’m in remission no trace of cancer. I fear it coming back but I have to remind myself to be positive and believe it won’t come back.
Anyways I am so happy for you! Best wishes to you ! ❤
I’m doing the same thing at the moment: I’ve probably watched 30+ videos about Lymphoma and other types of cancer of the blood/lymphatic system.
For months, everybody around me including my GP, have been downplaying my symptoms and concerns. Last year I fell into depression, so everyone thinks my issues are psychological.
Lots of unexplained weightloss, loss of appetite, breathlessness, chest pains, swollen belly, lumps in my nek and cheek, fatigue, constant infections, bruises, sore all the time... ALL my symptoms COULD be bloodcancer related, and yet people say it’s stress.
Finally seeing a hematologist in an academic hospital in two weeks, I hope for once someone will believe me. Until then I will keep watching these videos for some kind of comfort. 😕
My son is 29 he had non hodgkins lymphoma stage 4. He had six months of intense chemo and has been in remission for a year now. Happy for you x
I am happy for you kam you are so strong💜I am currently in chemotherapy, waiting for the day to be a lymphoma survivor
💜 ah you got this.
You will b a survivor! I am a breast cancer survivor who lost a breast to this sickening disease. I went thru chemo, radiation and a mastectomy. You’ll do this!
@@feliciahilaski7677 how are you now
I am a Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor as well. I was 23, but that was way back in 96. Treatment has come a long way.
Did u take radiation ??
How long was the treatment?
I think you are a terrific person. I’ve just finished having uterine cancer and went through a lot too. I just turned 70 and following your videos was such a help to me.
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The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system produces antibodies that attack your own tissues. Sometimes this process involves your thyroid gland.
Scientists aren't sure why this happens, but it's likely a combination of factors, such as your genes and an environmental trigger. However it happens, these antibodies affect the thyroid's ability to produce hormones.
I was able to cure my hypothyroidism with the help of Dr Erayo on UA-cam
Thank you for sharing your story - so so glad you are a cancer survivor!
UR smile is everything ....Beautiful positive spirit
So happy for you Kam!!
So happy for you!!!! ❤️
u r amazing !!!! sending lotss of loveee and hugssss
I’m so incredibly proud of you!!
I’m so happy that you are now cancer free! Take care of yourself and God bless you!
Respect to you Kam. I cant imagine what its like to go through this, love and peace for everyone!
Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable. Happy you made it through and con continue to inspire others.
You are truly amazing! Thank you for telling us your story, it will reassure people who are just starting this journey. I really wish you well! Xx
I'm so glad you can put the cancer behind you. Great detailed video with lots of information, thank you!
So glad you made it through🙌🏼💗 Great vid, thank you 🙏🏼😊
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad you are ok. I absolutely can relate to everything you said as I just finished AbVD in March of this year for stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma
You are a true warrior Kam. You have come out of this stronger then ever before. Now it's time to move forward and live life to the fullest.
so happy for you!!! god bless you
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my brother and mother both to cancer and my sister is a beast cancer survivor. So I'm very familiar with what you've been through. I love your videos and to hear your talk about it all. Thank you.
Such a strong and amazing human being! So happy for you!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I’m sooo happy, for you.. Thank god for your healing ...🙏🏻🥰🌸🙌🏻🙏🏻
So so happy for you 🤍🥺🙏🏻
Kam thank you for sharing ! You are such a sweetheart and your story will be helping a lot of people going through the same thing ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story your journey and this video is so helpful. Congratulations on your recovery stay positive and continue to shine. Your amazing
One of my friends went this just a yr ago. U are explaining your journey very very well. Thanks for diagrams etc. Be safe.
I love you! Stay strong and spread positive vibes to everyone. 💗
Beautiful lady xx So happy that you are doing this ❤ . You have helped so many people already ,big big cuddles from me . Xxxx
This was helpful! Your explanations were great
Kam, you have a gorgeous smile. Thank you for sharing your story.
Congratulations this a massive achievement to be so proud of xx
Don’t let the bastards get you down! You are a wonderfully strong woman and I’m so happy that you’re healthy!
you are SO beautiful, so strong and SO unbelievably inspiring...
you really are glowing now, and i am so so sO happy for you... congratulations on kicking cancer's butt!!!!
you are AMAZING!
Hi Kam, you are very inspiring!
God is so good 🙏🏻I’m so happy for you girl ❤️
Thank you for sharing. I had different type of cancer and it’s great to be able to connect with patients and survivors alike by learning others’ insights and experiences. You’re a brave girl and I wish you all the best!
I love you Kam! Your videos are my favorite! 💛💛 I am so happy your cancer free!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was very informative. I pray that you continue to be in the clear.
You're such a beautiful soul♡ I think about you often and send love your way♡ you seem to have such a wonderful loving and supportive family. Hope all is well😊
Thank you so much for sharing your story and brave journey. You are a true Blessing. Now enjoy life to the fullest. Big Hugs to YOU!
Love hearing your story
You have such a lovely voice!, and such a soothing personality. I’m so glad I was able to stumble across your videos, most definitely to hear your survivor story. ❤️
So happy for you
Wish you the best in the future
And with the strenght that you showed you had to get past these hard times,
I believe you will achieve everything you sey your mind to.
Also very inpirational story.
i’m so glad you’re doing better! i’ve been in remission from stage IIB neuroendocrine cancer for over two years, and it feels so good! it’s hard getting back to “normal” after stuff like this, i feel like i’m only now starting to find some sense of normalcy with everything that happened to me (i say that as i prepare for surgery to repair some herniated incisions in three days 😭). keep kicking it for all us cool cancer kids!!
I love this so much 💜 I used to watch these videos all the time too before and right after my diagnosis. I can relate to so much of your experience and I’m SO GLAD you’re healthy now ✨💕 You’re amazing
Good luck on your fight, you're such a cutie! Best smile on UA-cam.
You are so strong.🌸💙
I hope you get better!
So happy for you💜💙💚
Very nice informative video that I've ever seen on UA-cam before. You did a wonderful job young lady, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain your story in great detail. My Mother had Uterine Cancer in 2014 and is Cancer free now. I also have had friends that I've lost to Cancer and it's not an easy thing to talk about. You went through so much honey and I'm so happy for you. Much love and respect to you. May God bless you and your family. Hugs
I’m glad that you’ve recovered! I have a friend who lost his mother to cancer a week ago (he’s 11/12 years old) and he is coming back to school this Monday. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in your shoes, however I am quite scared of getting cancer. Having a friend of mine lose his mom to cancer + seeing a BUNCH of cancer stories on my recommended has made me really think about how I view life and just cancer in general.
this kind of video is amazing to get the patient perspective as i am an aspiring haem/oncologist and your experience is so informative
My little brother just got diagnosed the same type of cancer and really help to understand a bit of how much are you going through, hope the best for all of you fighting cancer🙏
I enjoyed watching your video and hearing your story, love your personality and sense of humor 2 ❤ your so strong.
Keep swimming pretty ❤
Wishing you continued remission and your cure. I’m a 3x HD survivor w a BMT in 2009, anything is possible ❤
Yay! Congratulations! My girlfriend has been so worried, you are part of our conversation several times a week, we are so happy for you and proud of you for keeping it real and positive!
Soooo happy for you 🤗 xxx
That is the story of an amazing journey. Chemotherapy and cancer sound scary. I pray for a better treatment and prevention of this terrible disease. But onward and upward Kam!
Congrats! Now you can go back to being a twenty something worrying about bad hair days. Thank you being brave enough to share your story...and brave enough to fight. It was so insightful. Stay positive!
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system produces antibodies that attack your own tissues. Sometimes this process involves your thyroid gland.
Scientists aren't sure why this happens, but it's likely a combination of factors, such as your genes and an environmental trigger. However it happens, these antibodies affect the thyroid's ability to produce hormones.
I was able to cure my hypothyroidism with the help of Dr Erayo on UA-cam 🥰🥰
I just want to tell you first of all, that you are one of the most beautiful souls I have ever seen. I don’t know where you get your positive attitude from, but I think your parents must have done a great job raising you. Now, I have to tell you that I happened upon your video because I am of course terrified I myself have cancer now. Hopefully Hodgkins, as odd as that sounds, because I know it’s one of the most curable. Just for reference, I am a 44 year old woman, although I would say that I am told I don’t look my age, and I definitely don’t ACT my age. I’m a server in a restaurant, so most of my best girl friends are your age. Maybe that’s why I feel like I am your friend already 💞. Your story specifically sounds SOOOOO close to mine. I haven’t been officially diagnosed yet. I have had several doctor appts because I have fibromyalgia, but lately I have been having sooooo much pain, and telling my doctor that something feels really off. Well my bloodwork looks almost identical to yours. Except my white blood count is only slightly low. However, my hemoglobin right now is a 7.2. They wanted to give me an infusion, but I refused because I was scared. I didn’t realize at the time I might have cancer though, I just thought I was tired, so I will take the pills. Well I had to go back to my doctor today because I am short of breathe and having so much pain in my sternum area. Also, I have been itching like CRAZY. I don’t know if u ever had that symptom?! I also suffer from night sweats and fevers. Last month was the first time I had a random fever. It only lasted 24 hrs, then went away. I had one the following week as well. I kept thinking, maybe I have Covid, and it a weird form! Lol. So anyways, today I finally went in to my family doctors. He DEMANDED I start taking my iron 3x a day. He said I could actually end up needing a transfusion if I fall just .2 percent more. He had me get a chest and stomach x-ray, and that is where the scary part has come in. They sent me a message saying they see a 2 cm density in my
Suprahilar region, and are ordering a CT scan. I am also getting an ultrasound of my liver, as I have been experiencing pain in that area really bad. So anyways, thank you for sharing hour story. Did you say you did have a nodule on your lung?! I wasn’t sure. But thank you for sharing everything and your positive attitude. As someone who already suffers from depression I am scared of dealing with the emotions, but seeing you handle
It so gracefully gives me hope. I am so happy for you, and u r such a brave, strong warrior. Your future is so bright. I can’t wait to see more videos from you.
You go girl. I had hodgkins lymphoma in 2010. Just borderline stage 2-3 and I thought that was rough.
Hi, I’m so in awe of you and how you have helped yourself so much. I cared for my mum for the last 6 months of her life, which was a privilege, but gruelling. Lots of the problems we had were appetite related, and to do with mouth discomfort. I would try EVERYTHING to get Mum to eat. The trouble was, her clinicians said “do not take anything other than what we prescribe”. There is so much I could have done to ease mums discomfort, but because of this rigidity, and her fear of doing “something wrong”, supplements and alternative options were out of the window. She had a lot of complications, including long covid, and pericarditis, so her story isn’t straight forward. However, I think better education on self care and preventative supplements, would really be useful in the U.K.
you are inspiring. The way you have met with this challenge really is inspirational. Chemo being so gruelling, it would be so easy to give up on nutrition, but you aced it. If I could go back in time, which sadly I can’t, I would do a lot of things differently for mum, including challenging the consultant on persuading mum to not take supplements. At the very least she may have still been able to enjoy food. Mum would have loved your story. Keep sharing info as it really does help others, and it important for your emotional well-being. You’ve had a rough ride, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself to achieve optimum fitness too soon, because your body needs to recover, as well as your soul. Keep up the good work 😀
So wild, I went to UW and now work in clinical trials with some studies involving brentuximab, and it’s so fulfilling to see someone who that has helped. I feel like this video was meant for me to see. I’m in awe of your strength and positivity!!!!
that’s amazing. so grateful for brentuximab haha!
Call me crazy, but I've seen a lot of these videos and bias aside, this video is truly the best I've seen. Shoutout to you for taking each battle in stride, sharing the reality of your journey, and still putting on your beautiful smile 💕 I'm so proud of you Kam and hope you are living your best life on a beach right now celebrating BIG time 💪
thank you kiara, ugh you're the best ♥️
Best comment 🥇!
Wow!!
Agreed! One of the best "Cancer journey" videos on UA-cam. Congratulations! LL&P 🖖🏼
LONG story short. Ditto on entire video. At 29 3 weeks before my wedding sick like you for months but I was misdiagnosed for months also. Could have been stage 1 but ended like you. I had non-hodgkins had CHOP. Cancelled big wedding, just had our immediate family. My sisters and brother said you need to save her eggs, the Dr. Said no time for that need to save her life. I begged my fiancé at the time to walk away. We both came from big families and thought was not in the cards. He stayed. Was there at my support groups and spoke for me for 2 months til I could even talk about it. 11 months later he got Hodgkins same as you ABVD. He had radiation I never could to close to my heart. We saved his sperm
In case. 5 years later went to genetic counselor not genetic cancer. Decided to try invitro. Never needed it one try pregnant with Gracie on our own then Sam 20, Harrison 18 and Mace all on our own. Gracie just graduated from UCI 27 yrs later I am 56. You will get pregnant, you will have it all with a better appreciation. You got this!!!!! Keep the positive outlook. From 2 cancer survivors to another!! All my luv!!
Thank you for sharing your story. I pray for you and your health. your optimism has been incredibly inspiring ❤️❤️❤️
♥️ thank you
It's amazing how far we have come in medicine. I'm a biology and neuroscience student and I'd love to take part in finding new ways to treat this horrible horrible thing. You are extremely strong and I am very happy for you!
grateful for people like your. Thank you for want you trying to do for this world
You are awesome Kam! I think I mentioned before that I haven’t had cancer but know too many that have.... and I have other illnesses that greatly impacted my life. I just think the world of you because you are real and not pretentious or attention seeking.... you are a mature young woman who has gone thru such a difficult time and you have done it with such grace. I am so beyond happy for you and happy that you have shared your journey with us. You ARE going to help people and change lives💕😘😘
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I hope you are well, you are beautiful and you talking about helps a lot of people
Thank you for sharing so much of the hardest parts of your life at such a young age. I'm sure it will help tons of people who are going through this or will go through this. You are amazing and I hope you know that!
thank you so much 🥺
You have traveled a rocky road and persevered! I appreciate you effort to share your story to help others. You inspire me Kam!
I have binge watched all of your lymphoma journey videos in the last 24 hours and my gosh you are so so strong. I am so happy to see that you are cancer free and continuing to feel better. I can only imagine that your videos have been and will continue to be a huge support for people fighting cancer! I wish you all the happiness 💕
thank you so much 🥺
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your story 💞 btw, love the hoody and headscarf, the colours suit you so much! Xo
thank you 💜
Thank you for sharing your story 💗
sooooooo happy for you Kam. Loved watching your chemo diaries from afar, watching your positive light shine through and sending you lots of love from afar (melb, aus). xxx
🤍🤍🤍 omg so sweet. want to come to AUS asap
Bravo! You are brilliant.. I can see you becoming a doctor.
CONGRATULATIONS..I also survived the big C..Stay well Young lady..
love you always and am so happy for you.
Praying for you and God bless you 🙏🏻❤️
You are a warrior!! I am so inspired by you. I’ve been recently diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer two months ago. I started watching your videos since being diagnosed and it has brought me so much comfort and inspiration.
Thinking of you and your family Theresa 🙏
Awh I’m so happy for you. I’ve been watching you throughout your journey; you are so strong and you radiate so much light and good energy even in the hardest times💕
Yes! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
❤️ thank you
You had me at the "oh fuck that's not good" reaction to having pneumonia. As a nurse I can say seeing a chest x-ray of someone with bilateral pneumonia is definitely an "oh fuck" type scenario.
Really? So you know how to read xrays???? I doubt it
@@mollyhorse wow that was rude of you. You can’t possibly know what her skill set is.
I am a former paramedic and never went through radiology training BUT I would be able to spot DOUBLE pneumonia.
I’ve had double pneumonia. It’s no joke
@@SavedbyGrace1157 So you think its rude of me to point out that radiologists take 4 years after medical school to be qualified to read xrays? Guess what..there are LOTS of conditions that can mimic pneumonia...the ONLY people who can reliably read and diagnose from ay xray is a radiologist!..You are not one and neither are nurses...and neither are radiographers (I am one btw). Many people of limited intenlligence think they can read a radiograph...guess what...you 100% can't!...not rude sweetheart FACT!!!
@@SavedbyGrace1157 Wrong! The ONLY people who have the "skill set" to read xrays are DOCTORS.and RADIOLOGISTS at that! These highly qualified specialists take 6 years of post med school training to read and diagnose from xrays. No nurse or paramedic can do it,...this is not "rude"..it is a FACT!
@@mollyhorse whatever lady. Your demeanor is less than appealing. I don’t understand the angst behind this. It is one thing to go to university and study pre med, have doctors personally show me what to look for, and take an active role in learning about MY OWN health. It would be a totally different story if I was diagnosing other people, or claiming I know what could be wrong with them ect. Obviously, that is what the doctors are for. I go to plenty of them and guess what….they make my diagnosis’s not me. I’m not opening a medical clinic in my backyard. Get the point. It’s silly to even banter over trivial things like this but I just wanted to be clear on my part of the conversation.
Yes, doctors make the diagnosis’s and rightfully so. They study and get massive amounts of schooling to know things that otherwise would be missed.
Taking an active role in ones OWN healthcare and educating themselves on all aspects of it cannot be viewed as a negative thing. So long as they are under the care of a proper physician.
@Kam Schalk 🎊 Congratulations Iam so happy for you.
Thank you for sharing your journey! I'm a medical student starting clinical rotations soon, so I've spent the past 2 years just reading about diseases. Following your journey really helped me understand the patient side of things. So, so, so happy you're cancer-free!! Blessings to you!
Ah so thankful for you and what you do
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system produces antibodies that attack your own tissues. Sometimes this process involves your thyroid gland.
Scientists aren't sure why this happens, but it's likely a combination of factors, such as your genes and an environmental trigger. However it happens, these antibodies affect the thyroid's ability to produce hormones.
I was able to cure my hypothyroidism with the help of Dr Erayo on UA-cam
Exactly why I’m watching as well! Good luck with everything!
I can’t listen to you without crying. Just want to give you hugs. I had surgeries, chemo and radiation for breast cancer. I know what you mean about the feelings you have when you’re in pain and exhausted and as low as you can go. I had the neulasta shots. I had to take Tylenol 3 at some times. I feel so bad for you having to go through this. You are so sweet. So happy you are getting better. Thank you for posting. I’m now 8 years out and feeling great (except for the state of the world right now) 💕
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I have watched many videos like yours + I must say that your video is a rare one that makes me see chemotherapy as the appropriate treatment for cancer.
Usually patients go through the treatment only to be told that their cancer has spread, that none of the chemo works + they end up on a clinical trial as a last resort, or they die during treatment.
I bet everyone who watched your video feels like I do - that if ever get cancer I want the Dr's you had treating me.
Your video is the rare one that does give people hope. For that reason I "Thank- You" for posting it.
I hope you have a wonderful life. Your inner strength to have gone through such an ordeal at such a young age + emerge victorious over a battle that many lose says a lot about you.
Your video is much appreciated!
thank you ❤️
I’am a survivor as well same cancer you took me back to the time I was sick I totally understand every single word you explain here take care dear you will survive and have a great life this will be just a dream there is life after cancer
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thank you for sharing your story with us❤️
thank you for listening!
Thank you for sharing your story with such candour and good humour. Detailing your experience with ABVD chemotherapy is very helpful. I’m sure your lovely, positive attitude will see you in good stead as you leave this chapter behind. Take good care and thanks again for your inspirational and uplifting vlog.
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You can do it ;) All going to be fine. Be strong ;)
You got your 100% clear phonecall on my birthday! Beware the Ides of March (it's not ominous like it sounds!)