Hodgkin's Disease News

On the march: 155 LCCHS seniors to get diplomas Saturday at Trojan Field. Lifelong learners: Love of teaching brought Kitchings together.

AbbVie today announced that data evaluating several investigational compounds in the company's oncology pipeline will be presented at the upcoming 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, May 31 - June 4, Chicago.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

Friday, they surprised the 8th grader who is fighting cancer. The entire school had chipped in to buy him the surprise.

AbbVie today announced that data evaluating several investigational compounds in the company's oncology pipeline will be presented at the upcoming 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, May 31 - June 4, Chicago.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

SEVEN runners and walkers took to the Fernleigh Track earlier this month to raise money for Hodgkin's lymphoma sufferer Matt Storey.

Joe Rowledge holds a magazine honouring his sister, the late Della Murphy, who after being diagnosed with fourth stage Hodgkin's lymphoma went on to marry, have two children and win the National Medal of Courage due to her volunteerism with the... After losing his mother, father and sister to cancer, Joe Rowledge battles the disease through ... (more)

A cancer-stricken student warned he may have just weeks to live has won his battle for life - thanks to an American wonder drug A cancer-stricken student warned he may have just weeks to live has won his battle for life - thanks to an American wonder drug.

If that name rings a bell, there's a reason. Astute newspaper readers and national news viewers might recall a young man from Norwell who made headlines around the world in 1994 when he ran away from home to escape the harsh effects of the chemotherapy he was undergoing for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Fifteen year old Lora Doyle from Arklow who has been given the all clear from Cancer , pictured on Arklow's South Beach yesterday.

The Hartford, Conn., native was 26 years old. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Asaph "Ace" Schwapp, 26, former ND fullback, after his battle with cancer #NDFBFamily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer that attacks the body's lymph nodes, in March 2012.

Lisa Parker, 23, of Mary Street, Scunthorpe, was helped by the Teenage Cancer Trust after she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2012.

For Emily Day, May 3 was her day. The high school senior, currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, was at the cafeteria during lunch as fellow classmates and teachers chopped and buzzed-off their hair in support of her.

Annamarie Clevenstine, of Bethlehem, received a makeover by Kelly Pettis of All Gussied Up, Michelle Kocher, owner of Vintage House of Hair, both in downtown Nazareth, and Sherry Sutton, owner of Sherry Sutton Photography in New Providence, N.J. Clevenstine is battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Cancer survivor. Jennifer and Ryan Santos will be lacing up their shoes to join Burlington's Relay For Life, to be held Friday, June 7 at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

In honor of Hopkinton High School senior Emily Day and her fight against Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the class of 2013 is hosting Save the Day.

Whalley girl Francesca Wheatley has already shown she is made of stern stuff after sitting 11 GCSEs whilst undergoing gruelling treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, vowing at the time: "Cancer will not define me". Now she is finding lots of new ways to raise funds for the Cancer charity CLIC Sargent - and this time it was simply by having fun with her ... (more)

Village People team members Sam Tonkin, Tracey Christmas, Salina Pearson, Doris Brett, Neil Drummond and Pat and Michael Stokes get ready for Relay For Life.

Brockport High School students held a fashion show to benefit one of their own Sunday afternoon.