My Cancer Story: Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis

The story of how I found out I had Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 3. People ask me all the time about my diagnosis and the process that I went through, so I made a video about it! Can't wait to share more videos with you all soon.
xoxo,
Hannah
Instagram: @Hannahgabel
Intro Template Credit: StephanieXO

[@caminodelatranquilidad783]

Hello Hannah. I just came across your vlog and thought it was so reminiscent of what happed to me. I was 24 years old living in London. I had stage 3 HL and I had chemo and Radio therapy to cure it. It was a very tough time as you have so candidly described. During my treatment a remember a nurse saying to me the oddest thing. She said if she had to choose a cancer, HL would be the one that she would choose. It seemed a strange thing to say at the time yet it gave me so much encouragement. I am now 53 years old and that was 29 years ago. I made a full recovery and continue to have a great life. Given that the technology for curing HL has moved on so much over that time and how reminiscent you story is of mine, I am absolutely sure about the great future you have ahead of you. I used to say to myself during whole process "Just go with the flow". I still say that to myself at times. xx

[@pamelaweber7604]

Hannah, my daughter is a UT 2022 student also. I'm praying that you are back on your feet & able to graduate with your classmates. We pray for you regularly and will continue to follow you throughout this journey.

[@heatherhunter5888]

Hey Hannah my name is Heather and I just found out Monday that I have non Hodgkin Lymphoma and I have 3 children I’m 28 and I know that with lots of love and support we can get through anything!!! We are strong and maybe all of us can help one another!

[@padamb225]

How u found u have a lymphoma

[@hannahgabel6367]

I’m so sorry, I’m sending so much love and positivity to you and your family!

[@jessier8949]

I’m always get shocked again when I hear that lymphoma is pure coincidence. My grandfather was diagnosed with stage 4 Non Hodgkin’s in April. Fast forward a few months later to August and a lump appeared on my neck. I was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma on the 12th of September, the day my grandfather went into remission.

[@justforgetaboutit5987]

Good bless you hannah, I hope you make a full recovery my sweet

[@BajaChick]

It truly does take courage to speak out ... I have been in remission for about 7 years and I never though of sharing my story. It’s been years for me but I would like to share my story as well. Mainly cause lately I have been having certain symptoms and I am terribly afraid of cancer coming back .

[@juliavinha9144]

You are amazing and you inspire me so much Hannah! I’m proud of you for being so strong and for listening to your body and following your intuition.

[@harrysandoval711]

Hannah I just want to say thank you for sharing your story with us. I don't know what you are going through but I do know what it's like to see someone go through chemo. I just want to say you are a strong young lady. Amazing video 😊🙏

[@hannahgabel6367]

Thank you so much! You are very kind.❤️

[@matsamnicfam]

Hello..you are very brave and i pray you are doing well now. My daughter 14, discovered a lump in her neck like you describe, on both sides and a chest lump. After all the testing like you, and waiting, waiting..she got her hodgkins lymphoma classic stage 3b nodular sclerosis diagnosis on Easter 2020... One last round of chemo to go! Starts end of this week. What a nerve wracking journey it is for her and also from a mothers POV.... Please be well and stay safe!

[@ohyouresotough0]

Proud of you for doing this video.

[@ShilohKeeling]

tbh you have the most relaxing voice. you have a legit asmr voice lol

[@wakeupstylellc]

Thank you for your story! You making this video really helps. I have a small lump on the side of my neck. That side of my face is swollen and it hurts mildly. I have an appointment with an ENT doctor in 3 days. We shall see what happens. Sending lots of hugs and love.

[@hannahgabel6367]

I'm so glad my video was able to help. I wish you the best on your journey, keep me posted. always feel free to reach out if needed!

[@wakeupstylellc]

Update I had a chest X-ray and an MRI and my doctor says nothing shows up, not even my current bump on my neck. My bump is still there, but I’m not as worried now. 🤗

[@hannahgabel6367]

This makes me so happy! Keep fighting and being strong, you got this. Seeing positivity your way!

[@AmandaB.6529]

you're beautiful hun God bless you you are lovely :-) stay strong hun xxx

[@karenduggan7639]

Hannah, thank you for sharing your journey. To be clear, the PET scan and the CT scan all shown nothing definitive? Were it not for the biopsy, this may not have been detected at all?

[@hannahgabel6367]

Yes, that is correct! Thank you for your love and support.

[@K4HLER]

Hannah - keep being positive and stay strong. I have advanced CHL (mixed cellurlarity subtype). Just curious do you have a history to being exposed to environmental factors? (chemicals, mold toxins, viruses, etc) Another thing I have found which has helped me greatly as far as symptoms etc is doing a nutritional therapy. Whole food plant based, juicing, with proper supplements. I'm a firm believer in a multi factor approach to healing: mind, body, spirit. Best wishes to you.

[@hannahgabel6367]

Hi Michael! Thank you for reaching out, I hope your doing well. I’ll definitely look into your suggestions, I’m not 100% sure about the history of environmental factors. I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome a few years ago so that’s all I really know.

[@amalmeena7405]

Was the lymph node painful? I had a swollen lymph node which is painful one right above the collar bone and the smaller one above it on the d base of my neck.. Had done ultrasound and fnac ..nothing found.. Bt wating for biopsy

[@philtmnt8956]

hi sorry your sick how you feeling

[@hannahgabel6367]

Thank you!

[@samma8363]

Hey sweetheart ❤️ if I may ask you what kind of ultrasound he asked you to do before the diagnoses ?

[@samma8363]

Hey sweetheart ❤️ if I may ask what kind of ultrasound have you made ?

[@mckenzimcgrath1376]

Keep it up girl! 💕

[@VanessaGabriel]

Hi! How are you now? Hope you fully recovered..GOD bless you..

[@daysimarquez3778]

How long is your treatment ?mine is 4 or 6 months hopefully it is only 4 months

[@hannahgabel6367]

6 months!

[@julz4u2]

Hanna you are so sweet. I wish you nothing but the very best. You are auspicious that you at least don’t have “Non Hodgkins Lymphoma” ...which is what I have and as you no doubt already know there is no cure at this time. Not to diminish the seriousness of what you have... at least yours is curable, which makes me feel so happy for you. 😊 You are strong with a wonderful attitude, I am anxious to hear of your improvements.🌺

[@hannahgabel6367]

My prayers are with you! I am so sorry that you have to face this, you are beautiful and strong. Much love!!

[@julz4u2]

Hannah Gabel Thank you so very much!

[@justmeashley7923]

Wait wait do NHL is incurable but HL is? What’s the different? I always hear people say one or the other but I guess I assumed they were pretty similar.

[@julz4u2]

Just Me Ashley Well Ashley, I really wish I could give you the answer. I seen my oncologist just this past Wednesday... and he said I had no sign of cancer with this visit, however, he quickly reminded me it will come back even though after seven years I am four years free. He has told me several times that it is too bad because NHL is quite simply the worst...reason being not only is there no cure...it also has a tendency for attacking other organs in the body. I well recall with my first visit he also stated that I probably had one to two years, as this was the norm. Nevertheless, I keep plugging along. I hope someone can give you a better answer.

[@justmeashley7923]

Superior Signs No worries I was just curious. I lost my dad to a very rare cancer when I was in my teen years, so cancer touch is pretty much everyone. I’m so sorry for your struggle, but don’t believe with Dr Say on life expectancy. They’re not God and they don’t know. They told my dad a year he lived for 12. And many of those were good years where he wasn’t sick. At the end of the day it’s not up to us when we go, and I wish you many many years.

[@meganleah1134]

Wow that cancer was being sneaky.. just scary how much it can take to get the right diagnosis for something as serious as cancer.. hope all is well

[@hannahgabel6367]

Yes, I completely agree. Thank you so much for the support!

[@le_wokey8028]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ccmarotta8473]

At 14:50 ,...diagnosis. Sweet girl.

[@LorindaSmith-po1ts]

May Jesus heal you and bless you always. Amen ❤😢

[@1zeldarulez]

its wild to me how they waited such a long time to give you a biopsy!! i went to see my specialist and he goes do you want to get the lymph node out right here, right now?! i said OH HECK YES!! lol it was wild bc my mom said i had a massive hole in my neck and sheri (my swollen lymph node yes i named jt lol) was 3 lymph nodes that merged into one!!

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way..................