Can a hodgkins lymphoma survivor go to his college?

Heri lori , how you doing ? So the doctor has advised to complete the cycle that kinda made me feel bad as its a task to go through a chemo therapy session i have 5 rounds of more chemo therapy remaing plus the PET scan report has said no sign of disease anymore . So i am happy about it tooo

@darshsingh1! Your attitude and determination to push through the treatments for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, all the while still pursuing your university degree is exemplary! You’re amazing, truly!
I hope all continues to go well so that you’re able to stop the chemo and get on with life! With that full schedule I’m sure there’s been precious little time for you to actually rest and recoup. So I’m glad to read that’s your next step…working on yourself. Recovery and survivorship!
Your hair will grow back along with your health and stamina! You can be very proud of yourself for how you’ve handled this situation. Your spirit of endurance is evident and you’ll do well as a lawyer! Good luck with the end of semester exam! ☺️

Please post an update for me, ok?

i have been real good even the results came out are good. the doc has told to bring the bloodwork on 5th june then he will determine if the chemo has to continue or stop it . the university is going aswell with studies i am giving my end semester exam rn they are going well too , i just want this to over so i can get some real rest and can start working on myself lol, i lost all of my hair too.

Good morning, @darshsingh1. After six rounds of chemo, I’m sure you’re getting anxious to stop the monthly ups and downs of that schedule. The results of your PET scan will be important to help determine treatment response and your doctor’s next decisions on whether you can finally get a break or not.
Waiting for the results of that scan feels like it takes forever! I’ll be thinking of you and sending positive vibes that everything is super clear so you can be finished with this project!
How have you been feeling? Have you been able to keep up with a manageable workload with your university studies?

actually i got a PET scan scheduled on 30th april, that would tell if i am improving or not i am just curious after 6 cycles of chemotherapy is there any improvement in my body or not, also can you tell me if i somehow manage to get no cancer cells in my report will they stop my chemo or do i have to complete the course?

Hi @darshsingh1 Just dropping by to see how you’ve been tolerating your chemo treatments. I hope you’re able to keep up with some of your law degree studies. That’s quite a demanding schedule along with your cancer journey. But it may also work as a great distraction, keeping you focusing forward to the future! ☺️
Are you feeling ok? Have the treatments been showing improvements in your disease?

well actually i havent came up with the decision rn but for whats most important ill do take my rest of a period of 6 months till my chemo is over , but would ask them if it could be possible for them to provide me a way of taking it online from home or if theres another way so i can keep up with my studies, but for now i have joined a virtual internship like its just for a time period of one month so atleast i could keep myself busy till then .

@darshsingh1, there’s a monthly Zoom group of young adults living with cancer that you can join. It might be good to connect with others like you like @ptljesus @annalise @jessica0 @nicolecodega and others who get it.

The next meeting is March 6. Here’s more information about time and how to connect:
- Young Adult Cancer Support Group Meeting: Y.A. Me Too https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/aya-adolescents-and-young-adults-support-group-meeting-y-a-me-too-1-e72d190c/

What are you studying? How are you doing?

well actually i havent came up with the decision rn but for whats most important ill do take my rest of a period of 6 months till my chemo is over , but would ask them if it could be possible for them to provide me a way of taking it online from home or if theres another way so i can keep up with my studies, but for now i have joined a virtual internship like its just for a time period of one month so atleast i could keep myself busy till then .

Having some support right now is really important so I’m relieved to see you live at home. Built in support team! ☺️
You definitely can add some exercises to your daily activities. I found it to be really helpful when I went through chemo. It made me feel better to be active. I walked daily, lifted small weights and used stretch bands to keep my muscle mass healthy. Though I will admit there some days it was a challenge to even get out of bed! So pace yourself and keep things slow to moderate. Your body will tell you when to rest. But any exercise is good!

I found this article was an interesting read about the benefits of sticking with exercise while going through chemo. https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/is-it-ok-to-exercise-during-chemotherapy#tips

As for your diet, of course healthy foods are optimum, but if you’re hungry for KFC or Dominoes, I’d say go for it! Sometimes we need comfort food. I would avoid too much grease or hot/spicy foods though. Chemo can be a bit rough on the intestinal tract. If you have any signs of diarrhea or stomach pain, let your cancer team know. Those are times you’ll want to avoid less healthy foods. But occasionally, it’s ok to cheat on food. ☺️ Also, one thing you can add to your daily diet to help improve your gut health is non-fat Greek yogurt with live cultures.

A word of caution if you’re eating out at a restaurant. Keep in mind that your immune system will be weak while you’re on chemo. So mask up in public settings or gatherings of family and friends. It’s good to avoid close contact with people who are ill. But it’s also important for you to try to keep as much normalcy in your life as possible…though nothing feels normal right now, does it?

What have you decided about continuing with college right now?