28 years old female diagnosed with hodkings disease. What are her chances to recover?
2006-12-13 06:16:43 · 7 answers · asked by Caramel 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Medicine Net has good info
http://www.medicinenet.com/hodgkins_disease/index.htm
2006-12-13 06:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year (at 24) I was diagnosed with Hodkgin's Disease. My doctors have all been very positive, despite the fact that my cancer became resistent to initial chemo and I was sent in for high dose chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
Hodgkin's disease is one of the most treatable and curable forms of cancer. Odds for a 28 year old that is in otherwise good health are very good, probably in the 90+% range.
Even though I've had one setback, my doctors are still very positive that I will be cured. Best of luck to you and the young woman that was diagnosed.
There is a wonderful community for young adults and their family's to talk to others like them (that age group) and learn about their experiences. Just go to: www.planetcancer.org We are a strange sort of group, with dark (cancer) humor but very supportive and willing to share our personal experiences with cancer. (There are many Hodgkin's patients and former patients there, since it's predominantly found in young adults)
2006-12-13 12:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a 22 year old female. i was recently diagnosed with stage 2a hodgkins lymphoma. i went through chemo 7 times (3.5 cycles) and i start radiation on dec. 18. radiation is every weekday until jan 18. they are only doing radiation to make sure everything is gone. my body reacted amazingly to the chemo and my doctors are very optimistic that after this radiation, i will be cured. the thing with hodgkins is that this is a cancer where they for the cure...not just to put it in remission. a lot of my chemo nurses told me that i had the "best" cancer since hodgkins has one of the highest cure rate in all the cancers. keep your head up and good luck!!
2006-12-14 14:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by alli_marie03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how far advanced it is when diagnosed.
The sooner the better. Also, is she is otherwise healthy. the odds improve.
Overall, Hodgkin's has a relatively high cure rate if caught early.
2006-12-13 11:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find lots of interesting and informative information on the following:
www.curehodgkins.com Offers survivor stories, books, and resources for adults and children
www.curetoday.com Treatment of relapsed disease. Even with such a high cure rate, some ... therapy for Hodgkin's disease, because the high rate of cure seen with current treatments.
www.go-symmetry.com/health/hodgkins-disease.htm alternative natural treatment choices Health information on hodgkins disease and nutritional support and healing. ... ...
2006-12-13 06:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mukunda M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mom had stage 4 hodgkins lymphoma......she has been in remission for a year so anythings is possible with God. I am very sorry to hear about your sickness....be strong and you will get through it.....Godbless.
2006-12-13 08:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are good, with treatment.
Check this site for the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
2006-12-14 00:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋