Hi! My name is Lisa Douthit. I feel like I have been battling disease my whole adult life. I even wrote a book titled Wellness Warrior – Fighting For Life In Fabulous Shoes to talk about some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way and what worked to help …
Read More »Kelly’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
On my 49th birthday I spent the day with my surgeon checking suspicious lumps that I had found. It was no big deal, except they found out I had B-cell, stage two Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Happy Birthday (and it was)! After four rounds of chemo, I fight the good fight, …
Read More »Trish’s Fight Like A Girl Club (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
I would like to tell you a little bit about me and my journey with the big ‘C’ and let you know that if you live, you will laugh again and it will be even funnier each time you think about it. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I always …
Read More »Khrysten’s Fight Like A Girl Story (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)
In October 2009, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I was 31 years old. I fought for 2 years with more then 6 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 rounds of radiation, and 2 surgeries. Then on February 22, 2011, the doctors gave me great news; I was cancer free! I have …
Read More »Daphne’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
September of 2007 I had finally had enough. My back had been hurting for a few years, just getting worse- this Dr said this, that one said something else. My primary ordered an MRI after countless CT’s with no answer. Two days later I got a call that I needed …
Read More »Krystyna’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
Well, when i was 10 my grandma was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It was a sad moment when we heard that because the doctors said that it couldn’t be treated. We gave her treatment anyway. After awhile the cancer was making her lose her hair so she wore hats all …
Read More »Can a Diet High in Fruits and Veggies Reduce the Risk of Lymphoma?
Many people feel helpless in the face of cancer. Even if they don’t have it, they worry about getting it. Fortunately, lifestyle factors such as avoiding smoking and excess alcohol, and leading an active lifestyle help to reduce the chance of developing this sometimes devastating disease. Now, a new study shows that diet may be important for reducing the risk of lymphoma, or cancer of the lymphatic system. This relatively common form of cancer kills over 16,000 people each year.
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