I (24m) got diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in the beginning of March. When i got the call that they thought i had cancer, i immediately called my wife to tell her the news. She and I were crushed just sobbing on each end of the phone. After lots of calls with doctors i was setup to go to the hospital the next day for a biopsy and to begin my journey. I entered the hospital nervous a 205 pound man with mg best friend by my side. We spent 11 days in the hospital getting the confirmation of my diagnosis and starting my first round of chemo. My best friend was by my side every step of the way. While pregnant and going through nursing school we spent 11 days on the 8th floor just waiting to finally be free again. We left the hospital with a long road ahead of us but one that is absolutely completable. I say im lucky because of 2 reasons. The first being that i have a very survivable cancer with an 80% survival rate. More importantly, im the luckiest man alive for being married to not only my best friend but a woman who in our first year of marriage has been able to tackle nursing school, while pregnant, and help me through one of the scariest times of my life. I honestly don’t know if i would’ve been able to do this without her. So please to everyone out there, when you find that one who is caring, loving and has a good heart. Squeeze em tight and never let go. She isn’t on reddit but i just wanna wish her a happy Mother’s Day for the soon to be mom here in a few weeks.
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Backup of the post’s body: I (24m) got diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in the beginning of March. When i got the call that they thought i had cancer, i immediately called my wife to tell her the news. She and I were crushed just sobbing on each end of the phone. After lots of calls with doctors i was setup to go to the hospital the next day for a biopsy and to begin my journey. I entered the hospital nervous a 205 pound man with mg best friend by my side. We spent 11 days in the hospital getting the confirmation of my diagnosis and starting my first round of chemo. My best friend was by my side every step of the way. While pregnant and going through nursing school we spent 11 days on the 8th floor just waiting to finally be free again. We left the hospital with a long road ahead of us but one that is absolutely completable. I say im lucky because of 2 reasons. The first being that i have a very survivable cancer with an 80% survival rate. More importantly, im the luckiest man alive for being married to not only my best friend but a woman who in our first year of marriage has been able to tackle nursing school, while pregnant, and help me through one of the scariest times of my life. I honestly don’t know if i would’ve been able to do this without her. So please to everyone out there, when you find that one who is caring, loving and has a good heart. Squeeze em tight and never let go. She isn’t on reddit but i just wanna wish her a happy Mother’s Day for the soon to be mom here in a few weeks.
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Great read, all the best to you and your family
Thank you for this post OP. You are like a light in the storm of reddit with all the messed up relationships on this platform that their is always something positive to find and focus on even in the darkest time and their really are healthy happy relationships out there.
((HUGS))
Im in love with you guys and wish nothing but happiness for you both.
You’ve got this, brother. I did 6 months of chemo last year for mantel cell lymphoma and am in full remission. The treatments are amazing but getting healthy requires support (my wife was a rock) and it sounds like you have exactly what you need. Wishing you the greatest of luck and will keep you in my thoughts.
Wow great post, best to you!
A life lesson learned early.. congratulations to you both.
Keep moving forward and appreciate each other every day, and I guarantee in 50 years or more you’ll feel the same way!
This is so sweet ❤️ wishing you the best
I am sorry you have to go through this but i am so glad you are not alone and i really hope you come back to us with great news .
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You’re obviously a very strong character to acknowledge your wife in what is a difficult time for you personally.
You will get through this and come out the other side stronger and definitely closer as a couple. Life has a way of throwing us all curved balls from time to time.
I wish you and your good wife all the very best for the future.
what subtype of non hodgkins?
Damn your awesome dude.
you got this!!! i had hodgkins lymphoma when i was 16 years old and went through a biopsy, 4 months of chemo, and 1 full month of radiation. i completely understand the inital shock of being told you have cancer is incredibly terrifying. being told the survival rate of hodgkins can ease some of that fear and bring a sense of hope while going through treatment. it is so amazing to hear that you have such an amazing support system with your wife and i admire both of your strength through such a scary time. idk what i wouldve done if i didnt have my fiance at the time of my treatment (both of us were 16 y/o at the time and are still very much in love 9 years later). your wife being along side you during your journey is going to make a world of a difference. keep fighting, never lose hope, and face each treatment like a boss!!!!! i wish you so much luck with your journey!!! sending lots of positive vibes to you and your wife during this journey!!!:)
You’re a keeper. She, too, is the luckiest woman alive.
Women dream of a marriage like yours. Congratulations on finding her.
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I love it! I love you two! Best of luck. I had cancer too. Prostate cancer with surgery to remove. I’m 3 years out and no other signs so far. Be strong my man!