About

I was 23 years old when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease, Stage 1A, on December 3, 2001. The only symptom I experienced was shortness of breath. I ran an 18 mile road race in November of 2000, and by November of 2001, I got to the point that a one mile run would bring on extreme cramps and gasping for air. Also, during long conversations in which I did most of the talking (which is rare) I would find myself winded. The following is the account of my experiences with Hodgkin’s Disease. Read all about my experiences in my journal.