First Entry

Hello everyone! I have decided to start a blog, as it may be the best way to share my thoughts and progress with family and friends after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

It all started about a year ago when I noticed an odd lump on the bottom right side of my neck. Being young and hating doctors visits, I decided to ignore it. After a good 8 months, no change in size.. doesnt move, and is becoming bothersome. I scheduled a visit with my primary, could be anything. She refers me to have an ultrasound. Again, inconclusive. Go in for a CT Scan with the dye injected, this is where they refer me to Head/Neck Specialists. Cody came with me to meet with the doctor and what a horrible experience. The fine needle aspiriation is terrifying and painful. The results came back a few days later as "worrysome". No details, just worrysome.

They immediatley schedule me to have the mass removed so it can be examined under a microscope. This is the surgery site and stitches... not too upclose. (ew)



Sure enough... Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I was diagnosed with the disease August 31, 2009.