my IVF journey for cancer infertility: part one

on November 28th, I found out that my Hodgkin's Lymphoma relapsed. due to the relapse, I will have to do a stem cell transplant, which has a high chance of causing infertility due to the chemo received in the SCT process. my doctor highly encouraged me to go through IVF so I could have the opportunity to still have a baby one day. as a single, 24 year old gal - having babies was not on the brain right now. but, i'm so thankful for the time to do this before starting chemo, and the resources to be able to go through IVF.
wasn't able to film every single shot throughout the 10 days, but captured it as much as I could. the next vid will show my last few days (where I started not feeling well), my trigger shot day, and what I captured the day I got my retrieval.
the IVF journey is not easy at all, but I am truly grateful for the opportunity and the resources to be able to do it.
thanks for watching.
love, kam
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[@BrunHenriksen]

Hey! Just found your channel, and I love your content. Went through IVF and chemo last year, so I'm with you girl

[@solaceguy4225]

You're the bravest kindest nicest human being I see on youtube...

[@samanthadanielle31]

I have stage 2 HL nodular sclerosis and will be starting my egg freezing journey tomorrow and you have seriously helped me so much on what to expect. Appreciate it so much! ❤

[@XxAmandinhoxX33]

I am so sorry that you have to through this again... I got Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 19 y/o in 2016 and had to do an egg retrieval. Then almost five years later I got a relapse and was treated with chemo and a stem cell transplant in April 2022. I just want to put it out there for you to give you hope that this will turn out good for you too. I am in remission since then. Go you, we're here along the way. Please, reach out if you want to talk

[@yleniaiva]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I went through IVF journey and chemo in 2023. It was stressful and I was worried that the eggs retrieval wouldn’t be successful. Everything was good at the end and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that I have a plan B if my fertility was affected by chemo. I hope the best for you, you are a really strong girl!

[@agatha9286]

'what do i do if there's an air bubble girlypop?' i can't with you. you're unintentionally so funny!!!

[@maurawill51]

First of all… Go Dawgs. 💜 Second of all, good for you for taking control of your fertility and giving yourself options in the future! I’m sure literally none of this was on your 2023/2024 bingo card, but you’re handling it with such grace. I just think the world of you and you’re strong AF for administering those shots solo and for fighting this (really shitty) fight again. May it be the last time. Sending you love!!!

[@Michelle-vq1zg]

My egg retrieval journey was so surreal! I remember day one almost in a daze! I'm still in disbelief you are going through this again but we are all behind you

[@RobertHansenRob]

You're doing such a amazing job!

[@LadyJaninka98]

Oh my god, Kam.. YOU ROCK GIRL! I nearly passed out and I'm just a watcher. You've got this!

[@rorod3]

as far as the bubbles, make sure the needle with the plastic cap is screwed on well to the syringe. also make sure the tip of the needle once you have pierced the vial is below the level of the liquid that your drawing up. but also at the end of the day even if you inject a little bit of air nothing bad will happen to you. it just gets absorbed by your abdominal tissue, good job!

[@mckenziesolinger7917]

Your strength and resilience through hardship is astonishing. Sending all of the good vibes your way, you’ve got this!!

[@silvialogan9226]

Kameron, you are doing such an excellent job in injecting those needles. It does sting, but you are doing so that you might have a baby some day.

[@jeffdavis5841]

Strong lady hang in there, I'm sorry 2024 is starting out like this for you but good thinking on the IVF treatments.

[@piggywan]

Hey Kam, you should check out Romee Dussenbroek’s vlog about stem cell transplant.. wishing you a smooth and speed recovery, lots of love from Turkiye 🥰❤️

[@svenjajay7201]

Hi Kam, you’re SO so strong, I‘m thinking of you and sending good energy💭 You will kick cancers ass !!!!! ♥️ xo from Germany

[@heatherklug970]

Currently catching up on your vids and as someone who compounds IV meds in a hospital pharmacy I will be calling reconstitution needles noodles from now on😂 and I agree some syringes suck! Lots of bubbles, lots of flicking, you did great! ❤

[@sherrithomas4350]

Praying for you. You got this!! ❤

[@nancylanderson8012]

I think you have to give the shot in different spots. Please check with your doctor to make sure. Good luck!!

[@kecrn4132]

Yes- slightly different spots! Like a few millimeters away from the other! Not totally different area.

[@laurag352]

You‘re so brave and strong!! Rooting for you ❤️

[@samskidoodle4768]

Amazing, Kam! So happy to see you handling this added dimension with aplomb and your usual good humour. During my ABVD treatment I had to give myself injections of antibiotics (Covid times) - I remember the dread the first time I did it but you get the hang so quickly. Go Kam! ☺️✨

[@sophiaannalopukhin5222]

So so strong and inspirational❤

[@acepirate5302]

You are gorgeous and strong …u def are Her!!❤️ you got this!

[@GameFreaksAE]

You are so brave! Xxx

[@stomas5640]

The things us women we have to go through! good job girl you got this❤

[@imanna4ever]

You're amazing. So calm!

[@teresayoung93]

if strong, independent woman Paris Hilton can do it, so can you! proud of you for taking charge and doing what is right for you, your body, and your future. ✨❤

[@thischarminglife5393]

You're amazing ❤ lots of love

[@texpa1]

Good luck. Praying for a ton of eggs for you! Stay strong. ❤

[@standup2982]

Good luck 🤞🤞💗

[@Davehearne43]

Brilliant

[@ymborges]

#KamStrong 🤍🦾

[@Alicieon]

You are really brave 🩵