Blog of a 27 year old with relapsed Hodgkin's Lymphoma as he faces a stem cell transplant.
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mike reed
Published on 2011-12-28 19:58:00
For some time, I haven't kept up with the Hodge blogs that I used to follow faithfully during and immediately after transplant. This evening, however, was that rare exception and while I browsed the Hodgkins universe was saddened to learn the tragic news that a fellow prizefighter and long-term survivor, Mike Reed, passed away just before Christmas at age 32. He faced both Hodgkin's and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) bravely for many years. Please visit his blog and offer words of
i had cancer
Published on 2011-12-28 12:32:00
I Had Cancer is another helpful online resource although its mission is very different than BMT InfoNet. It is a new and rapidly growing social networking website devoted to fostering friendship and community for people of all cancer diagnoses. It is its creators' hope that such a virtual community will give people the support and strength to deal more effectively with their life before, during, and after treatment. Read more about I Had Cancer in recent media reviews.
helpful transplant webcasts
Published on 2011-12-28 12:04:00
BMT InfoNet is a great resource for all things cancer transplant related. In particular, it has an especially good list of webcasts covering GvHD, emotional health, employment, fatigue, fertility, and more. During the past few months, BMT InfoNet has uploaded new webcasts, which I wanted to highlight. All are available for streamline or download. In Managing Skin GvHD, Dr. Maria Turner of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Fiona Zwald of Emory University will examine:
