These videos show my journey through chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma, with a slant on the things which helped me (I am a holistic therapist).
Set up in 2018 by Laura Walker (Nottingham, UK). I'm happy to say the treatment was successful and I am out of remission doing really well.
Wishing you and your loved ones strength and healing through any cancer journey they may be going through.
Hi beautiful how are you i wish you good so i have lympho nodes in my neck am so scared i had scan but in the report they wrote infection lump actually i lost alots of weight am not comfy at all i need some advice please because i have severe symptoms i asked for a pet scan is that enough to know if there is a cancer in my body ?
Hello thank you for your message, I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. I am not sure which country you are from but in UK doctors will recommend a PET scan which, as I understand it, will allow them to detect the cancer. It sounds like your symptoms could be for something different, I'd follow the advice of a trusted doctor and always get a second opinion if you're not happy with the care. If you did get a cancer diagnosis, make sure you take one step at a time and trust in yourself and the treatments available. After 5 years I am well and happy, so you can get through it ❤
@@laurawalker8482 thank you dearlaura for your words that provide me alots , yeah my doctor allow me to do pet scan but i dont know it is enough to detect the cancer , really im happy for you i would like to know more informations about the treatment i have some problems with family and im so bad we are human we always looking for support .wish you the best in your life dear laura i will let you know tomorrow about results pray for me 🙏
Doctor Kanayo Peterson's RU-vid channel is forever etched in my memory, I wish to thank you for helping me relieve my hiv and aids symptoms with your herbal medicine for two weeks. Through you, I became hopeful that I could live again.
Thank you very much for such an informative video. Im also diagnosed with hodgkin lymphoma stage- iv & going through chemotherapy for last five months.
Wishing you all the best with your treatment Muhammad. I'm now 3 years 6 months in remission, and many others have a similar success story. Keep up the self-care and be kind to yourself.
Thank you for the video I’m going through chemo I’ve just ended my 2 cycle and I’m getting my first PET scan next week I hope it’s clear but the doctor said that even if it’s clean I still need more rounds and that’s something that confuses me... after hearing you I guess it’s normal a part of the process ....
Can I ask you how big the lump was? And was it very obvious/visible or did you have to press down to feel it/notice it was there? Thank you and I’m glad you are doing so well now!
Hi Mick it wasn't obviously visible but I could feel it by pressing lightly... it's hard to describe the size, but I'd say probably a large grape size. Apparently what I could feel was just one end of the mediastinal mass. If in doubt, always just check with your GP. I hope this helps and I wish you well, whatever your reasons for asking.
Hello. I'm going through treatment for hodgkins. I completed cycle 4 of 6 of ABVD on Friday, 7 weeks to go now. I see in your description you got escalated. Did you have a positive mid point scan? Glad you're doing well now.
Hi there yes I had a mid way scan at 6 weeks (treatment was 12 weeks in total) and it was clear. Have you had a mid way scan? I hope everything goes well for you, you're over halfway now...keep going and keep smiling! Wishing you all the best with your future.
@@walkingthehealingpath Hi, yes I had my mid point scan at 9 weeks and it was clear so I'm in remission. I was stage 3b at the start so I'm grateful I responded well. I was just curious as to why you were treated with BEACOPP. I thought that normally in the UK most patients start with ABVD and then switch to BEACOPP if their mid point scan is still showing activity. Anyway cheers for the well wishes. It's been a shit year but the bell ring is in sight now. All the best.
@@Mike-tb9xq I hope you're doing well now, I expect you've finished all your treatment and you're now I'm recovery? I went straight for Beacopp to 'blast' it all out of the water, plus it was a shorter treatment time. I hope all is going well for you, sending you best wishes.
@@walkingthehealingpath Hello. Yea I finished in November and my post treatment scan was all clear. I have my first 3 monthly checkup next week so hopefully all will still be fine. So glad its over but something positive came out of it in that its given me a changed perspective on life. I've been living a pretty healthy lifestyle since I finished and trying to appreciate each day to the full. Hairs all grown back which I'm super relieved about (I couldn't pull off a bald head). Only thing I've been left with is neuropathy in my feet. I wake up and the front half is almost completely numb. They think it will go away or at least improve slowly over time though. I wasn't ever offered Beacopp, it was just your doing abvd and that's all there is. I've read somewhere that certain countries in Europe like Germany use beacopp as standard though. Hope you are well too. Take care.
Thank you so much for documenting your journey! I was just diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, and our stories seem really parallel - really young, healthy, I work in the holistic world and help others get healthy... Thank you for sharing :)
Hi Kylene thanks for your comment. You're right, there are definitely some parallels with our stories! I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with HL but have no doubts you are going to come through it with a strong heart and a lot of courage, judging by your video which I just watched. Your positivity shines through! Fascinating what you said about being in a strong and otherwise healthy place...I felt super well before this challenge became visible. I have no idea how long the lymphoma was around for me before I was diagnosed but I feel like I was in the best place to deal with it. I'm glad to say I've gone from strength to strength and 6 months later my cycle has started again! I took a risk not freezing my eggs but I'm so grateful that my gut instinct was right and I am still fertile. Wishing you all the very best for your journey and if there is anything you want to chat about, just let me know. I'm on Instagram as PeachyWellbeing x
Question I have gone from 86kg to 72kg in 6 weeks, I have chills inside my body, my armpits hurt like a bitch, top of the chest hurts again like a bitch, the lower back into my groin kills and to finish I have small amounts of blood in my urine. I have been to the hospital, they say I have no infections, kidney, liver ect is fine. How do I go about someone checking my nodes iam worried as I have all the symptoms. Dose this show in blood test like low red/white cells or it requires other tests. I will ask my gp to check my nodes. Iam see a urologist when they send my appointment. To finish I sweat super bad under my armpits, really clammy on my hands any advice would be lovely. Super happy you are ok x
Hey, I'm so sorry I missed your message and only just seen it 4 years on (I don't log into this account much). I really hope your doctor helped you get a diagnosis and that you're doing okay now?
Hi there I was already eating a healthy/varied diet and was vegetarian. During treatment I went with what my body wanted and made sure I got loads of calories but thankfully craved veg, fruit and loads of healthy carbs like rice and potatoes. I went off cheese. I'd say the more fruit and veg you can eat the better to keep your vitamin levels up and support your body's functions, including immune system and hormones. Also ate anti inflammatory foods like ginger (also helps with nausea), pineapple, mango and turmeric. Craved oranges every day (probs for vit C) and drank about 3 litres of water a day. Hope that helps! :)
Peachy Wellbeing hi thank you for your response I'm slowly changing to veganism for health. I'm currently waiting for pet scan results because they found a small thymoma so quite scary....anyway your vids have been really lovely and helpful and I'm so glad your getting better xx
@@laurengg09 Thank you so much I am wishing the best for you too, stay strong and hope you get all the support you need xx On the topic of veganism there's so many yummy recipes out there now, I'm loving all the new veggie and vegan cookbooks! I focused on cooking and eating and that helped me get through :)
Peachy Wellbeing awww thank you so much hun your so sweet. yes it's definitely good to have a focus and who doesn't love cooking!! pintrest is fab for recipe ideas and next on my list is sweet potato and chilli soup. I see my hematoligist next week so hopefully it's okay news. All the best and I hope you have a fantastic year you've really earnt it will keep watching your vids xxxx
So great to hear you have recovered. I had 6 months chemo for non Hodgkins lymphoma and finished in June, going every 3 months for blood work. My hair stayed in but I lost my natural curls, super straight now. Happy New Year and a healthy one too. From USA
Love the name Peachy Wellbeing! I'm a Hodgkin survivor, Laura. Had the ABVD in 2015, then RICE in 2016. Have been in remission since 2017. But I'm a man, and I recently read an article that the ABVD in women can actually increase fertility rather than decrease it. Please do look into this! Ask your doctor. As for embracing the whole experience, I absolutely agree. I met people and had positive experiences I wouldn't have had if I hadn't gotten sick. Incredible dedicated doctors, nurses and hospital staff. A whole world opened to me as a result of Hodgkin's.
Thank you for your comments, I hope you continue to be well. I agree that the hospital staff, doctors and nurses are incredible. I am 3.5 years in remission now and doing great. Sending my best wishes to you.
Is there a reason you’ve chosen to go the chemo route?? I was expecting to hear about the alternative health modalities you were going to do since you’re aware and supportive of natural healing. I’m having lymphoma or possible malignant ovarian cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. I pray for the best, but if I am not soo fortunate, there’s no way I will do chemo. The cancer takes up the glucose (sugar) because that’s what feeds it, and hence why diet is soo important to health in general and even more so when supporting the body through healing. Prayers for a full recovery!
Having lymphoma or ovarian cancer metastasis is being *investigated* And chemo is just as damaging to the body as radiation, depending on the type of chemo. Both increase your chances of further cancer down the road. The 5-year remission rates are misleading because if you look at the stats after those 5 years, it’s frightening. There’s a few exceptions however.
Thanks for commenting Sarah. I think your question is a really important one for anyone who is faced with cancer. My approach to any healing is holistic and in my opinion a holistic approach: - considers the mind, body and soul as one - reflects on all aspects of a person's life - looks at integrating complementary/natural healing (ancient wisdom) and conventional medicine (biomedical approaches) as I believe they both have their place. The healing modalities I take on board (and talk a little about in my later videos) are; 1. Good nutrition - including cutting down or completely cutting out refined sugars is definitely something I did and would recommend for any ailment and really just for general health to anyone. Increasing vegetable, fruit and grain intake and going back to basics (cutting out any pre-packaged foods). Cutting out alcohol. 2. The mind - identifying old thought patterns and unconscious blockages which can suppress the body and cause dis-ease. Adopting new healthier patterns with the help of affirmations. Calming the mind with meditation and mindfulness, which also reduces stress on the body. 3. Supplementation - CBD oil and apricot kernels have great feedback. Taking B vits and Selenium to help the immune system. 4. Therapies - so many to mention but energy therapies such as Reiki, Crystal therapies, acupuncture are amazing. 5. Belief/faith - what you believe will happen can have a strong effect on what does happen. Personally I felt chemo was the right path for me and all the above mentioned helped me to cope with chemo and is now helping with my recovery. I do believe that cancer can be prevented, reduced, or even eventually removed with natural approaches, but I went with my gut feelings and the mass I had was getting bigger and that was putting my body at risk as it was very close to vital arteries. I was already eating well and had a good lifestyle. Chemo has good short and long term results with Lymphoma. On reflection, I decided it was the right way to go. I believe there is so much that is worth trying and different things help different people, it's about finding what is right for you and empowering yourself to make that decision. I fully respect that - after all it is your body. Go with your heart and wishing you all the best with your treatment. Love x
Peachy Wellbeing I can understand deciding to go with chemo since you were already doing many of the things that people often start with when trying to avoid chemo. I’m sure I would consider the same if I were in the same place (I on the other hand could make healthier choices in several areas) I’ve watched too many people succumb to chemo when they had been doing well prior. It just took its toll on them. My best friends father had lymphoma and was given weeks to live. He had chemo initially, but it came back with a vengeance. The chemo left him basically a skeleton 😔 In my small town, we have a very wise and intelligent man who invented what he called a molecular enhancer. It’s since been replicated, although I don’t know how others compare. Anywho, my friends father is alive and well today because of it. It was his last hope. It doesn’t cure the cancer-it supports the body at a cellular level to self repair. I always share it with others going through cancer because some people don’t even know other modalities are out there. I’m glad to hear that you are doing well! I didn’t notice that this was a while ago. Everyone has their own journey to take and I didn’t mean to bring shame o your choices. I simply wasn’t expecting you to say you were going to do chemo. I apologize if it came across any other way. I wouldn’t do chemo as my first resort, but I would if other approaches were not working. I have littles and I couldn’t imagine not trying everything before letting things take their course. Continued prayers for health and a cheerful heart ❤️
Hi Iman thanks for your comment. It was about the size of a grape I'd say, but later found out that was just the top of the mass. I waited a few weeks before seeing the doctor but now I would suggest if you have a lump of any size at the base of your throat then get it checked ASAP....most of the time it's nothing but it's better to know either way.
Thank you Teresa ☺️ Glad to say I'm in remission now and feeling good! The lovely fox is from 'WhatWeDo' in Copenhagen, they sell their artwork on Etsy under Faunascapes www.etsy.com/uk/shop/faunascapes?ref=ss_profile
Laura you are an absolute inspiration ✨ I’ve always been inspired by you but your strength, courage and commitment to helping others with their own health and well-being even during such a difficult time is absolutely amazing. Good for you Laura! I know you’ll come out of this even stronger than ever 💕😘 here for you always 🤗
It'd be messed up if the crystals gave you the cancer:( You could just be positive and always trek somewhere instead of using those (scary) crystals. Being active(jogging, going up some mountain lol) and eating well usually helps cancer survivors.
You did a very good job of explaining your diagnosis. You seem very bright and very kind. Praying you heal swiftly and remember to juice your veggies beauty!
Hi Laura,My name is Fiona and I’m from Australia. I find your videos empowering and would like to learn more about your wellness techniques. I forward to following your videos.
