So, I've got cancer 

Reply with some good movie and media recommendations here. NO BUMMERS. Hank, as someone who found the film Big Bird Comes Home a little emotionally overwhelming (because Big Bird leaves home and gets very scared before, get this, eventually coming home again), here are my recommendations: 1. All nine Fast and Furious movies in order (there are bummers but the bummers happen alongside, like, cars in space, so they do not feel like huge bummers) 2. Harvey (zero bummers) 3. Happy Gilmore (lowest stakes of any film ever made) I love you. We all love you. You've got this. -John

Hank, I can't stress enough that you have to repress the urge to start a Totally Legal Chemistry business during this difficult time.

Only Hank Green could break the news while educating about cancer so well

For everyone watching now, don’t worry! He’s now off of chemo and in remission!

I was just diagnosed with cancer today. This legitimately helped me calm down and stop spiraling... Thank you. I'm so scared,

I'm a doctor and I'm gonna say something Hank Green would say. My heart sank when the ultrasound tech said lymphoma but when you further clarified Hodgkin's lymphoma, I let out a loud sigh of relief. You got this, Hank. Get well soon. Take all the break that you need. We all love you, Hank.

I am an oncology nurse. If I ever got you as a patient, I would first have to personally thank you for getting me through nursing school. Think about that. How many people in the healthcare system have had their lives changed because of you? I'm sure many of the techs, nurses, etc that treat you have seen your videos in school if they are young. Best wishes and get well soon!!!

My ex-wife had Hodgkins Lymphoma right after she gave birth to our second child. She was diagnosed at a very late stage - she was at stage 4a - and they put her on chemo. After half a year of chemo, she hadn't gotten any worse but she hadn't gotten any better either. The issue was 3 fold: She often felt physical pain; she didn't have much of an appetite and wasn't eating; and she was having trouble sleeping. That's when a friend introduced her to medical cannabis and it literally saved her life. Suddenly any pains she felt seemed tolerable; she felt hungry again; and she could sleep at night. After a year, she was in remission. That was 22 years ago and she's still alive and well.

To anyone just seeing thus video now, his cancer is now in remission

You are a boon to this world Hank and we're all pulling for you

"I wanna be fun-goofy-science guy. Not, like, struggling-with-anxiety-cancer guy." Hank, we are capable of imagining you complexly. :)

I'm a 14 year Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor. Gone through Chemo and Autologous Stem Cell transplant. It was a long year at the time. I had a fairly high stress technical job at the time. The job helped me move the focus from the sickness and keep me going day-to-day without falling into depression, but helped keep me on task for both work and my medical efforts. You got this.

I've been diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme) in July when I was taken to the ER in critical condition. I was mostly out of it and I only remember a few fragments of that day, a few seconds each. I had my emergency surgery that same night, so I really never got a chance to actually process it. I woke up after surgery before the thought of "I have a brain tumor" could even sink in. Now, watching this video, I see so much of my own feelings in you. Especially when you said "I'm OK but I'm not OK", that was just such a perfect summary of how I felt, and to a small degree, still feel. It really helps me to see someone else talking about going through something similar. Thank you for sharing! P.s.: My surgery went really well, I've completed radio and most of chemo. Chances are everything is good. :)

Hi Hank, I'm currently a pancreatic cancer researcher with a Master's in Oncology. Without your videos, I wouldn't have the knowledge I have today to do what I do. Without you, I wouldn't have passed biology, chemistry, biochemistry, you name it. Your knowledge became my knowledge and I became a better student, cancer researcher, and person because of that. You've helped develop a whole new generation of scientists that will fight for you every day, knowledgeable because of what you've taught us. You'll always be the goofy science guy to me. Good luck, and I can't wait to see what's next.

Here for you through all of this. We love you Hank

No worries Hank you will always be three things for me personally: 1. That one science guy I watched as a kid who made me really into science and is the reason I am on my way to being an underpaid Physics Teacher 2. The author of a book series I enjoyed tremendously through audible, that made me so happy for so many reasons, that I didn't even know was authored by that one guy who taught me science as a kid till after I had completed both books (they really are incredible journeys to be apart of a whole experience that I am just in love with and they have so much social commentary that I really appreciate and I hold those flawed mf characters to my hearts) 3. The funny guy who really likes Canadian geese for some reason and who the internet has deemed hilariously the guardian of the grass (and your "straight I mean ehh" moment was just golden for me) Cancer can never reach the level that these other identities are on, I mean like it goes to me with like the fact that John Green is your brother, is it true yah, does it probably affect your life massively yah, does it have anything to do with the way my brain compartmentalizes you, absolutely not, I have way too much autism for that.

I’m 19 and I just got diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma yesterday, thanks so much for your video it’s been a rough couple weeks but it’s been a big help watching someone else go through the process at the same time, thanks Hank :)

When I was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 1998, the doctor said "The bad news is you have cancer, the good news is we can cure this one." Good Luck Hank! We love you and all that you do!

23 year old brain cancer survivor here - don’t underestimate the power of staying positive and finding the silver linings during treatment!!! You’ve got this!

Hank, My father is a research scientist who happens to be the lead inventor on two current lymphoma treatments (I think they’re called rituximab and ipilimumab). His father, my grandfather, had lymphoma. My dad wanted to buy him some more time, so he started looking into treatments and gave his father an additional several years after his third and I believe final relapse (his cancer was aggressive). My dad isn’t super open or communicative, so I didn’t know any of this until my family watched your video. Here’s the thing. I’ve had an enlarged, hard lymph node for years that I didn’t really think much of, but I watched this video of yours when it was posted around three months ago. It prompted me to look up the B symptoms of lymphoma, most of which I had been complaining about to my doctor for months, but I thought for sure that couldn’t be what I was dealing with. Just in case, I scheduled an appointment with my doctor. I felt around to see if I had anymore enlarged lymph nodes, and I did. I have even more today. I mentioned it to my doctor at my appointment the other day and she put in urgent orders for imaging after feeling my lymph nodes. I have a CT scan scheduled for next week and an ultrasound the following week. I just want to thank you. I don’t think I would’ve addressed any of this or learned about my family history had I not watched your video. Regardless of my imaging results, I feel incredibly grateful to exist at the same time as you so as to have seen your video, as well as be my father’s daughter. I also saw your most recent update that you are officially in remission. Congratulations, sending all my love to you!! Thank you x1,000,000 Hank ❤️❤️

Hank, my mom had cancer when I was younger, fought hard, and survived. Wouldn’t you know, it was Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We wear the purple for you, man.

I am a doctor, and relaxed immediately when you said it was Hodgkin's lymphoma. I'm glad you got on to it early. All the best with treatment, Hank. You got this.

Hey, Hank. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2013. Our stories are very similar, but mine took much more invasive measures to diagnose. Three things I wish someone had told me: 1.) Shave your head while the choice is still yours. I can’t speak to the male experience, but chemotherapy doesn’t come with very many “choices.” It’s going to feel like you don’t have much bodily autonomy. Take it where you can get it. 2.) you’re not going to be able to donate blood or organs after this. Given your pre-existing conditions, this was probably already off the table, but blood and lymphatic cancers make it a forever no. 3.) Drink plenty of fluids. So many fluids. More than you’ve ever had in your life. And let them give you all the drugs to sleep through infusions. You’ll have a less miserable time if you sleep through the grossest parts. There’s gonna be good days and bad days. It’s not gonna feel like it goes by fast, but I promise, it’s a blip in time. Also, you have my permission to be anxious cancer guy. Life is never the same after this. But there is more. And you will put one foot in front of the other, every day you’ll get closer to the other side. 💚

This is strangely the most enlightening, the deepest, bravest, vulnerable and the most light hearted explanation of a cancer diagnosis and its consequences. I wish you a fast recovery and a strong health!

you've contributed soo much to the world through your courses hoping that you'll get better soon

Love you Hank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Retired cancer researcher here: You did EXACTLY the right thing. Good job.

I noticed an (extremely) swollen lymph node on my clavicle in July 2014. Within a week I had a biopsy and discovered I had stage 4 DLBC non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I had a few night sweats 6 months earlier, but nothing else and never felt sick. I did 6 rounds of RCHOP, with the last one being Jan 2015. I had another scan in march 2015 and was 100% clear. Had my port removed in Jan 2016. Now 8 years later, its never come back.

Hank, just wanted to reach out. Your symptoms matched my wifes,, we finally were able to get it checked out and like you said it's scary when things move fast, but thankfully we have answers, like you said good news it's Hodgkins Lymphoma shes a few months behind where you are progress wise, starting Chemo next week. But this video, may have saved her life. Thank you.

“A year from now would’ve been better” is the ULTIMATE John Green thing to say. Thinking of you, Hank. You’ve got this!

You got this!!

I feel honored that you are sharing this with us. You will always of course be fun, goofy science guy. This is a difficult period in your life and you're allowing us a glimpse into your struggle, your humanity, your vulnerability. You express your views with a thoughtfulness and clarity that is inspirational. These videos will help so many people who are fighting cancer and it makes me think even more highly of you that you were brave enough to create them. I wish you the very best of outcomes. We are all rooting for you.

We are here for you Hank. You are an amazing teacher. Sending positive energy and prayers your way. Get well soon.

32 year-old stage IV cancer survivor here, I got through two horrific diagnoses despite the doctors predictions. Don’t underestimate the power of humor and positivity. Listen to your gut instinct as well to the doctors. Play the cancer card when you need to, now is not the time to be a hero. Now is the time to sleep, watch movies and get out into nature. All of those trump being beholden to other people. Finally. You’re in fight or flight mode now and will be in that “survival space” until you get the all clear in a few months time. So above all, give yourself time to process what is happening/has happened. That might not make sense now but when you get through the worst of it, you might find yourself in a period of “what-the-fuckery-just-happened-why-do-I-kinda-feel-depressed” and you will need to sit with it. That’s also normal, it’s rarely talked about, and you will be fine. There are millions of people rooting for you. X

As a Hodgkin’s survivor myself, I know what you’re going through. I’m 3.5 years in remission. You’re going to be OK. My one piece of advice: you can choose to be fascinated by this whole process. That was the main thing that got me through diagnosis and treatment. Looking in the microscopes (I have a photo of my lymph cells now, how cool!), looking at the ultrasound, talking a lot to your doctors, seeing what hair looks like when it falls out, why some foods aren’t recommended during treatment, all of that. I’m sorry you have to go through this, but I’m truly looking forward to your novel perspective on this once you’re on the other side of it all. Choose to be fascinated. You got this.

Hank, I haven't really watched your content in a while, but I remember my science teachers using your videos all the time. Your coverage, mixed with your personality made those lessons amazing to work with and helped me hold onto my enjoyment for science into adulthood. No matter how major or minor this is, we're rooting for you! Stay strong, stay positive, and never feel pressured to make content you physically can't do while recovering. You got this!!!

Best wishes and blessings for your recovery. Be good to yourself. ❤

Hank. I just want to say a couple of things here. 1. When you lose your hair to chemo, and it starts to grow back, don't be surprised if it comes back a little different from what you have now. Your hair could come back curly. Your chest hair will be thicker. Eye lashes may be longer. But don't worry. Eventually it will all return to normal in a matter of months. 2. Eat what you can, when you can. You will find that food tastes differently. What you once liked is now gross. Even smells might change. My husband's doctor said "Even bad nutrition is better than no nutrition!", So, if you are craving junk food and can keep it down, then go for it. Your body is fighting. Now is not the time to worry about eating 'healthy". 3. Keep a sense of humor. We say laughing is better than crying! You'll definitely have some down days, but if you can find the humor (even the morbid stuff) in your situation, laugh!!! Stay strong! You've got this!!! (From a cancer fighter's wife!)

As a cancer survivor- you can beat this. If your chemo is going to cause you to lose your hair, dye it some fun color.

Just saw your short about remission, I have been loving dimension 20 with you and I'm so glad you are ok, I had no idea until today that you were going through this. When I saw you on dimension 20 I subscribed immediately because I absolutely adore you and your outlook on life and just everything. Such a wonderful person. Thank you for everything you have done to make me happy, to smile and to learn.❤❤

Wishing you a quick and complete recovery, Hank. Been watching you for years since the early days of SciShow. Get well soon

Only Hank would casually do a whole video on the details of what cancer he has while announcing he has cancer. Legend beyond legends.

It’s amazing to me that Hank Green made a cancer diagnosis video educational, funny, and touching. Cannot believe how lucky we all are to have Hank. Sending all the science vibes your way! May modern medicine do you well!

I saw your TikTok this morning, glad to hear the positive update on your diagnoses!

You helped me so much through med school Hank, thank you! I send you a lot of love and support. I will pray frequently for your fast recovery and for you to have a treatment as peaceful as possible

"Easiest and most treatable cancer" is still scary as hell, Hank. It's going to be a struggle, but we're here for you Hank. You've got this. We love you.

I've HAD this cancer. 20 years ago. Was treated, it wasn't pleasant, but it was certainly doable. You'll survive too. Hang in there Hank!!!!

Just found out my mother has cancer today. I can’t believe that I‘m saying this. I am very scared of what’s to come but I hope it will be fine somehow after all.

I'm gonna keep you in my prayers. Your videos are always very interesting. There are few people that can convey information in such an incredible way like you AND your Brother do. God Speed, my Dude. You got this!

My sister was diagnosed with this at age 17. She is now 40 and has a beautiful family. You’ve got this Hank. We’re all with you ❤❤

My dad had a very advanced stage of Hodgkins lymphoma when I was a teenager and was covered in cancer, but miraculously, it wasn't in his bone marrow yet. He was able to do chemotherapy for 6 months and he's been 10+ yrs cancer free! Hang in there! Prayers for you Hank!

Wow Hank. I am just commenting now after watching your recent upload saying you were in remission! I am so happy to hear that because you have taught me so much over the years. I had a very similar fight with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when I was 18 and it took me a similar amount of time through similar treatment. You’re stronger forever now.

Hank you are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your journey and your wisdom. Loving you. Stay strong.

I’m a 42 year old Stage 4 Hodgkin’s survivor, diagnosed at age 35. My best advice is to try to maintain your normal routine, activities, and hobbies as best as possible. The more you feel like you are maintaining your normal life, the less the cancer will seem like a big deal. Eat healthy, stay active, focus on positive things and you’ll get through this. 👍

When I was in middle school, you replied to my comment on one of your videos and helped me understand significant figures. I'm working on my PhD research now. Your cancer does not define how we see you, and I have been grateful to have your work as a resource throughout my education. Thank you, Hank.

Twelve months ago, I had non hopskins or lymphatic cancer. I did five rounds of chemo, and im cancer free.

God bless you Hank ❤️ I pray that your treatment goes well and you make a full and quick recovery

As a 14 year cancer survivor, I have two recommendations: focus on what you need to do to recover and laugh every day. I pulled out all my Rocky and Bullwinkle DVDs and lost myself in goofiness. Big hugs!

I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma a little more than a year ago. I went through six months of chemotherapy followed by a bone marrow transport. Tomorrow actually marks six months of being in remission. I’m starting what’s called maintenance chemo next week. It just helps prevent a relapse. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. As several have already said, we are all here to support you.

Good luck dude!! You're strong enough to beat any cancer 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I hope you read this. Your videos have given my brain the break that I needed to get through the most horrible times of my life. I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your work. I wish I could provide some of the comfort that you've given me through the years. You are in my thoughts and prayers! ❤

Hey, Hank. Don't worry so much about being imagined as The Cancer Guy. You have taught this entire audience to imagine complexly for years.

I just want to validate how scared and worried you probably are. I see you and hear you. We’re here for whatever you need.

Hey Hank, thanks for being a legend and making life a little bit more interesting for us all. Hope your treatment is not too painful, and is very much successful. Best wishes.

Wishing you the best. You've got this. Your power of finding joy is unbeatable.

Hank, you cannot be condensed into a reductive label like "goofy science guy" or "anxious cancer guy." You are a human person within a complex network of life, and you are enough. Always. As you are. You are loved. This community is holding you in our hearts.

My girlfriend was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma when she was 24. She went through chemo and a newer treatment called CAR-T cell therapy where her own immune cells were re-engineered to fight the Lymphoma. After her engineered immune cells were re-introduced into her body they got to work destroying the cancer, and within a few weeks there wasn't any remaining trace of it minus the scar tissue. After two years of no returns the doctors declared her functionally cured. Lymphoma is a scary disease but as far as cancers go it's very treatable! I wish you the best Hank.

We are dealing with a recent cancer diagnosis in our family too. I call it prayers, but I’m putting good vibes out into the universe for you. You did a really good job verbalizing a lot of things I think a lot of people in this situation feel. Thank you.

Thank you for posting this!! I am going through a similar situation right now. Think you got being so real and say how you feel. Let’s me know I am not alone. ❤

True story, Hank, I’m a second year resident physician specializing in emergency medicine and toxicology, and you taught me basic chemistry and biology. Like, I *heavily* relied on you when I was studying in undergrad years ago. So, thanks for helping me be a doctor. Don’t know if you’ll see this, but you made a huge difference in my education and I have the utmost respect for you and wish you nothing but the best. Rooting for you, dude.

Cancer guy is definitely not how people will imagine you Hank! You’ve cemented yourself as a pillar of knowledge and proof that learning can be exciting for many years now. Cancer will be an important obstacle you overcame in life but no illness on this earth will consume the legacy you’ve already built

Praying for you as you're fighting the good fight! So thankful for all your videos helping me finish my prerequisites to get into the dental hygiene program!

I used to watch your crash course Psychology lectures to help me with University back in 2015. Im sending you all the strength to get through this 💜

Absolutely everyone is rooting for you Hank!!

My mum had that form of cancer and she got treated well and she's still going strong 30 years later.

Odd as it may sound, this video has been very comforting for me, who is not only an addict but just also a person in their 30s now. Alot of things you've said here has brought me comfort in a time where comfort is a hard thing to have. I wish nothing but happiness for you and thank you for helping me through difficult times.

You will always be the fun goofy science guy in my eyes, Hank. Thank you for sharing and thank you for all that you've done and will do - you are a legend and I wish you the best on this challenge that I know you will overcome 💚.

My grandmother was diagnosed with this exact cancer...at age 71. She died about a year ago...at age 93, of old age. She beat it. At age 71. You got this bro.

Hank, I’m a cancer doctor. I’m glad to hear the system has worked for you well. Yes, the prognosis is excellent. The treatment is no fun, but your doctors will get you through it, and your chances of cure are very high. I wish you the best.

We all love you, Hank. Only you would educate us about how cancer works (lymphoma vs solid tumor) in a very clear well while telling us that you have cancer.

Absolutely great advice that this is your job now. With big life changing medical news there needs to be a big mental shift of priorities, how they need to shift, and what that looks like. Listening to your body more acutely will change things. Absolutely you can be all the things and still grieve as needed. Thank you for sharing and keeping us all posted, we love you.

You can beat this... I had cancer and was diagnosed with cancer when I was 21 years old.. They gave me 6 months.. I'm 52 years old and still going strong... Stay strong and you are in my prayers ❤❤

Dude, sending positive thoughts your way my dude. Love you.

I cried watching this. I've been watching you since 2015 on the Sci show at the beginning of my nursing journey as an ESL. I remember I would watch the body system video before I went to the class that makes A&P very easy (even though you were talking so fast but it was so convenient for the general knowledge that would be clarified during my actual class). I know you don't know me, but you have made many good videos that have helped me (and many more). I just wanted you to know that I have been a sufficient nurse for 4 years and you were part of it. Thank you so much.

I’m so sorry this is happening to you. I love your work and would love to see the things you feel like making when you feel like making them. Take care of yourself

Hank what a gut punch. As a 9 year survivor I am sorry you joined the cancer club, hang in there brother, you are far from alone.

I'm 39. I was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2003 right out of high school. 20 year survivor. I've been watching your crash course shows since 2016. You got me through A&P, microbiology, and nursing school. You are a blessing and asset to the education community, and my kids love you. One day at a time, brother. You are in my prayers.

Did such a LOL at "struggling with anxiety cancer guy". I watch a Hank Video on literally everything before I teach it and you are a definitely goofy science guy. It was really lovely and incredibly helpful to hear such honesty, thank you. Going to catch up on all your latest videos now xxx

Oh man, I am sending you so much positive energy. I love listening to you and how you make it interesting and easy to understand! Thank you for educating us while going through such a difficult time in your life. I’m glad that it’s early and super treatable!!

When I was 12 years old, my best friend got diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now, almost 20 years later, she is doing well, and researching cancer. You got this Hank.

My grandmother was diagnosed with lymphoma 25 years ago. Her biggest fear was missing out on the birth of her grandchildren. I'm 23 now and she's still beating me at ping pong. Thinking about you and your family as you get through this challenging time, Hank.

I wish you a healthy and speedy recovery keeping the most positive mindset

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, here’s to a successful and easy treatment! We love you!

Hey Hank, I’m a Hodgkin lymphoma survivor as well, and so is my mother. Chemo sucks a lot and recovery is also tough. Give yourself lots of time and grace. Also, for anyone going in for a PET scan, the best flavor of oral contrast is Mochaccino.

25 year old Stage 4 lymphoma survivor here. 18 years cancer free! You got this Hank

Hey bro stay strong. I just wanted to hug you throughout this video. I've always loved your content. Praying for your speedy recovery

I’m also a cancer survivor; tho the road to recovery be tough, I’m sending you love and all the good vibes, Hank!

My mother was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma late last year and she just finished treatment last month. Her MRI came back looking very good and we're incredibly grateful. Sending my love, Hank.

Can we get an “EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS JOHN!!!” Tshirt? 😂 Edit/addendum: Hank you don’t have to worry about your image changing much. You’ve already done so many things, and are such an amazing person that this is just a blip in the history of your life. And the way you still handle it with humor and optimism is what I think of when I think about you. Cancer isn’t going to define you, it’s just a poopy little disease. Like tuberculosis.

i wish you a quick and complete recovery Hank!