Posts by: Wendy Henderson

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system and affects white blood cells called lymphocytes that help to protect us against diseases and infections. MORE: Lymphoma survivor speaks about ... Read more

May 15, 2017

8 Benefits of Having a Service or Therapy Dog When You Have Cancer

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of illnesses, including ... Read more

May 11, 2017

Woman Misdiagnosed With Sciatica Had Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

A young woman from Sydney, Australia was turned away by four different doctors and misdiagnosed with sciatica before she was finally correctly diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. MORE: Ten common emotional responses to ... Read more

May 11, 2017

This Is How Much Cancer Really Costs America

Treating cancer is expensive and according to the American Cancer Society, the cost isn’t just incurred by the patient, but society as a whole. Here are some interesting economic facts and stats about ... Read more

May 8, 2017May 9, 2017

Lymphoma Survivor Partners With ROUSH for Fundraiser

This year, Scott Peterson is celebrating 10 years of remission from lymphoma and has accepted the nomination to run in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man of the Year campaign. MORE: Lymphoma ... Read more

April 28, 2017

10 Common Emotional Responses to a Cancer Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis can throw a person and their loved ones into emotional turmoil. It’s perfectly normal for anyone diagnosed with cancer to go through a whole range of emotions, ... Read more