Stories of Hope
Share Your Story of Hope
Everyone’s lymphoma story is unique and special. By simply sharing your story, you can impact countless lives. Stories of Hope is LRF’s ongoing effort to give those affected by lymphoma a voice.
To read other stories of hope, please click on the links on the right hand side of the page. To submit your own story of hope, click here.
Thomas, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Survivor
I suppose it was terribly naive of me to think that I would not have to contend with a serious illness until well into my seventies or eighties. After all, I…
Tanya, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Survivor
In 1997, it all started with a lump on the back of my neck, which I dismissed as nothing more than a swollen gland. When it was still there three…
Sue, Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Survivor
I was diagnosed with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) in July of 2011. I had an enlarged lymph node that my primary care physician kept telling me was a “shotty” lymph…
Rich, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Survivor
My story began in 2007 with persistent skin issues and excessive chills. I was examined by a dermatologist who took a biopsy. His diagnosis? Simply an “allergic reaction.” During this…
Michelle, Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Caregiver
Matt, Follicular Lymphoma Survivor
My wife dragged me to her general physician because I had a lump on my throat, which I thought was just a swollen gland. Since I also had a sore…
