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Name: Natalie C
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: mixed cellularity
Date diagnosed: 13/3/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 30/3/1983
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: nataliec_333@hotmail.com
Website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/natalie333/blue_angel
Interests: computers/internet, dancing, food and wine, gym, literature, movies/cinema, shopping, singing, travel/sightseeing, volunteer/charity, yoga/meditation
Musical taste: pop/R&B, rock, latin, dance/electronic
Occupation: marketing

Name: Melody K
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 16/3/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 26/8/1985
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy
City: Sydney
State: New South Wales
Email address: melody_k000@hotmail.com
Interests: cooking, food and wine, movies/cinema, nightclubs/clubs, shopping, yoga/meditation
Musical taste: latin, pop/R&B, rock
Occupation: student full time

Name: Alireza (Ali) Vafaei
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 10/02/2001
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 11/04/1978
Sex: male
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: alireza.vafaei@deakin.edu.au
Telephone: 0437 392 541
Interests: billiards/pool/darts, cooking, football/soccer/rugby, nature, tennis/racket sports
Musical taste: world
Occupation: education

Name: Susan B
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 15/11/2006
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 14/12/1978
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: s_barbic@hotmail.com
Website: www.susanbarbic.com
Interests: arts/crafts, computers/internet, food and wine, gardening, hiking/camping, movies/cinema, travel/sightseeing
Occupation: art and design

Name: Anne Van Riel
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 16/08/2006
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 08/09/1984
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autologous stemcell transplant
City: Perth
State: Western Australia
Email address: anne_van_riel@hotmail.com
Interests: cooking, dancing, food and wine, movies/cinema, nature, nightclubs/clubs, sailing/boating, shopping, singing/playing instrument, travel/sightseeing, volunteer/charity, water sports
Musical taste: pop/R&B, world
Occupation: deferred post-grad student
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: Hey everyone, well it has been 13 months since my diagnosis and I'm still having treatment. I have been quite unlucky in that I did not respond to the 6 months of ABVD chemo, so the last 6 months I have had a salvage chemotherapy regime, as well as a stem-cell transplant, and I am starting radiotherapy at the end of Sept 2007. Is there anyone else out there that had a relapse and underwent a stem-cell transplant? If anyone has any questions, I would love to hear from you."

Name: Jodie Gallagher
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 02/07/2004
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 04/07/1970
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Gosford
State: New South Wales
Email address: jodiegallagher@netscape.net
Interests: cooking, food and wine, gardening, ice/snow sports, museums/galleries, nature
Musical taste: alternative, pop/R&B, rock, world
Occupation: education

Name: Padideh Malcolm
I am a: survivor
Date diagnosed: 01/06/2006
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 25/03/1974
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Email address: zarehp@hotmail.com
Interests: nature, travel/sightseeing, volunteer/charity
Occupation: student full time
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I have never wished that cancer had not happened to me...its made me a far stronger, kinder and happier person.

Name: Lisa Lewis
I am a: patient
Date diagnosed: 16/06/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 04/11/82
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Sydney
State: New South Wales
Email address: lisalewis1982@msn.com
Interests: arts/crafts, astrology/new age, computers/internet, movies/cinema, shopping
Occupation: education

Name: Toby Bellwood
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: mixed cellularity
Date diagnosed: 12/07/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Date of birth: 16/09/1978
Sex: male
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Canberra
State: Australian Capital Territory
Email address: toby.bellwood@gmail.com
Telephone: 0409 773 105
Interests: computers/internet, cooking, food and wine, literature/history, movies/cinema, tennis/racket sports, travel/sightseeing
Musical taste: alternative, blues/jazz, pop/R&B, rock, world
Occupation: tech, telecom and internet
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I was very lucky to catch my illness very early, and also had some great doctors to assist in getting it diagnosed as quickly as possible.

Name: Catherine Berger
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 02/08/1992
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 17/11/1964
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Perth
State: Western Australia
Email address: jandcberger@iinet.net.au
Interests: literature/history, movies/cinema, nature, yoga/meditation
Musical taste: blues/jazz, rock
Occupation: admin and office

Name: Nicole Smith
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 01/11/2005
Stage at diagnosis: 3
Date of birth: 02/10/1987
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy
City: Maryborough
State: Queensland
Email address: xnickstax@bigpond.com
Telephone: 0409 648 200
Interests: arts/crafts, billiards/pool/darts, computers/internet, literature/history, movies/cinema, politics, shopping, travel/sightseeing, volunteer/charity
Musical taste: alternative, blues/jazz, latin, pop/R&B, rock
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: Was only 18 when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was staged at 3B, lived in a small country town 3 hours away from the hospital and in which it was a very long drawn out process to actually get diagnosed, it took nearly 2 years. Very open in talking about my experiences and helping others through it. Today, bit over 12 months since my last treatment (July 2006) I'm now back at work, and in remission.

Name: Kathy Nolan
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular lymphocyte predominant
Date diagnosed: 15/08/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: radiation
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Email address: serendipitycounselling@hotmail.com
Telephone: 0438 762 019
Interests: cooking, food and wine, movies/cinema, museums/galleries, nature, shopping, theatre/ballet, water sports
Musical taste: country, rock, world
Occupation: healthcare
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: Hi, I am 33 year old woman newly diagnosed with NLP Hodgkins stage IA. I am keen to meet and/or chat to others undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's and would love to make some contacts as I have to move to Brisbane 4 hours away from home for a few months of treatment.

Name: Ash Hunt
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: mixed cellularity
Date diagnosed: 08/09/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 30/11/1988
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Sydney
State: New South Wales
Email address: ash_7614@hotmail.com
Interests: arts/crafts, computers/internet, dancing, food and wine, football/soccer/rugby, gym/aerobics, movies/cinema, nightclubs/clubs, shopping, travel/sightseeing
Musical taste: alternative, dance/electronic, rock, world
Occupation: student full time

Name: Petra Della-torre
I am a: survivor
Date diagnosed: 15/04/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 10/11/83
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Adelaide
State: South Australia
Email address: petra_dt@yahoo.com.au
Interests: arts/crafts, movies/cinema, singing/playing instrument
Musical taste: pop/R&B, rock
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I am looking for a pen friend who has been through the same experience. I just gave birth to my first child in Feb '07 and was diagnosed in April '07. Although I have had support from my fiancee and family, I have felt quite isolated and would like to contact someone to share thoughts and feelings.

Name: Bec L
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 01/03/2006
Stage at diagnosis: 3
Date of birth: 16/09/1985
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: bec_1632@hotmail.com
Interests: computers/internet, movies/cinema, shopping, travel/sightseeing
Musical taste: pop/R&B, rock
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I was diagnosed with stage 3B Hodgkin's in March 2006, had 6 months of chemo (ABVD), got the all clear in October. At my 6 month check up I found out I had relapsed (26 April 2007). Since then I've had the ESHAK chemo regime, an intense LACE chemo regime and a stem cell transplant. I start radiation on 30 October 2007. Would love to hear from others who are in the same situation or anyone going through this experience. Any support I can give to help would be great. I'd love to give something back.

Name: Richard McMahon
I am a: patient
Date diagnosed: 17/10/2007
Date of birth: 10/09/1958
Sex: male
City: Perth
State: Western Australia
Email address: richmc42@yahoo.com.au
Interests: arts/crafts, food and wine, gardening, hiking/camping, literature/history, museums/galleries, nature, singing/playing instrument, travel/sightseeing, yoga/meditation
Musical taste: alternative, blues/jazz, classical/opera, world
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I go in for a biopsy on Friday, will have a clearer idea after then of what I have and where I stand.

Name: Ramiz M
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular lymphocyte predominant
Date diagnosed: 26/07/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Date of birth: 30/10/1983
Sex: male
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Adelaide
State: South Australia
Email address: mufc_69@hotmail.com
Interests: cars/motorcycles, computers/internet, cricket, food and wine, football/soccer/rugby, gym/aerobics, martial arts, motor racing, movies/cinema, nightclubs/clubs, politics
Musical taste: alternative, dance/electronic, pop/R&B, rock
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I will know in 3 weeks (17 to 21/12/2007) if I have gone into remission. It was a very painful experience but for all those out there with Hodgkin's, just do what I did and always have the attitude that you'll beat it....I never missed a day of work over the 4 months of chemo.

Name: Terence van Zyl
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 07/03/2003
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 04/06/1973
Sex: male
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Moura
State: Queensland
Email address: tvanzyl1@bigpond.com
Telephone: 07 4997 2076
Interests: cricket, cycling, food and wine, gardening, museums/galleries, travel/sightseeing
Musical taste: rock
Occupation: engineering and architecture
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: Remember when you are feeling at your worst, the cancer is feeling even worse.

Name: Joh Fairley
I am a: patient
Date diagnosed: 22/4/2008
Date of birth: 15/08/1980
Sex: female
Cancer treatment included: chemotherapy
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: jojoh@graffiti.net
Interests: arts/crafts, dancing, museums/galleries, nature, politics, theatre/ballet, volunteer/charity, yoga/meditation
Occupation: music, theatre and dance
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's and started ABVD chemo last Tuesday. I am in a strong place to begin this journey but it is definitely sprinkled with a lot of trepidation.

Name: Jack Adama
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: lymphocyte predominance
Date diagnosed: 1/05/2007
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Date of birth: 5/09/87
Sex: male
State: Queensland
Email address: jack_dama2006@yahoo.fr
Telephone: 61 7 9864201
Interests: arts/crafts, sailing/boating
Occupation: retail
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I would like to make many friends.

Name: Jasmine S
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular lymphocyte predominant
Date diagnosed: 26/05/08
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Date of birth: 21/01/88
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: radiation
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Email address: love_the_music@hotmail.com
Interests: astrology/new age , cooking, gym/aerobics, martial arts, movies/cinema
Musical taste: pop/R&B
Occupation: student full time
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. When my diagnosis was made I was really worried and scared, I have treatment coming up in two days. I'm being strong and really positive, yes it was heart breaking and devastating but I'm trying to stay strong for other cancer patients, as well as family and friends. To every cancer patient hang in and be strong, don't give up as I'm not going to. I am heartbroken and worried but still staying positive, well trying to anyway. I would love to hear from you so I can share my support as well and give you confidence. My side effects were drenching night sweats, fatigue, rashes from head to toe, and one day I was singing and I felt something pop, that's when I knew I had to go to the doctor and that's when I was diagnosed. Best wishes to everyone out there.

Name: Jessica L
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 17/06/2008
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 14/08/1987
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy
City: Geelong
State: Victoria
Email address: the_skilled_one@hotmail.com
Interests: cooking, food and wine, football/soccer/rugby, ice/snow sports, literature/history, movies/cinema, nature, singing/playing instrument, tennis/racket sports, travel/sightseeing
Musical taste: alternative, dance/electronic, pop/R&B, rock, world
Occupation: student full time
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I've just been diagnosed and I have no idea on whether I should try and continue with uni where I study in Canberra, or move back home ASAP. I'd love to get some advice from people who've had to make this decision. Thanks!

Name: Rachael McCann
I am a: patient
Date diagnosed: 27/03/2008
Stage at diagnosis: 2
Date of birth: 14/08/1987
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy and radiation
City: Adelaide
State: South Australia
Email address: _roach_@live.com.au
Website: www.myspace.com/missroach16
Interests: computers/internet, movies/cinema, nightclubs/clubs, shopping
Musical taste: pop/R&B
Occupation: student full time
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: When I was first diagnosed it changed my whole life and I never realised how many others out there had this illness. At first I didn't believe it and also didn't want to believe it. As I began treatment on 1st April I was so scared and very sick but luckily they found my cancer early. The worst part for me was when all my hair fell out I cried so much and thought I'd never be happy and was ashamed of how I looked. I was afraid of what people would say but as my treatment went on I started not to care what others thought and I know that even without my hair I'm still a gorgeous person. I'm still going through treatment now and I just found out the last 2 months of my chemo didn't work. I was devastated but the doctors are doing everything they can for me and I know I will get better but I won't be better until the end of the year. I try to look at everything from a positive point of view, even when it seems there is really no good point of view and I believe everything happens for a reason. Remember stay strong, that's the best medication.

Name: Donna P
I am a: survivor
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 01/07/1993
Stage at diagnosis: 4
Date of birth: 01/02/1972
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Email address: pascoe.donna@gmail.com
Occupation: healthcare
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I had 6 months of ABVD chemo to treat my Hodgkin's Disease. My main support was a friend who had also gone through cancer and chemotherapy. I encourage you to share your experiences with others as this is what helped me to cope. I don't even have check ups any more, but can contact my oncologist any time if I have questions. Praise God I'm alive today and can share my story. The Lance Armstrong book titled something like "It's not about the bike" has some excellent cancer quotes concerning his experience with cancer.

Name: Vanessa D
I am a: patient
Type of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: nodular sclerosis
Date diagnosed: 17/07/2008
Stage at diagnosis: 1
Date of birth: 17/03/1975
Sex: female
Cancer treatment includes: chemotherapy
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Email address: jeff.vanessa@hotmail.com
What additional comments, experiences or ideas would you like to share: I have only just been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease and started my chemotherapy treatment yesterday. I would love to speak with others who are going through treatment or who have finished with their treatment. Thanks.