Meet Tori, Hodgkin lymphoma survivor

Summary

Tori, a 35-year-old Atlanta resident, shares her journey with Hodgkin's lymphoma, diagnosed in 2019 and relapsed in 2021. She praises Dr. Kristie Blum at Winship for their attentive care and the autologous stem cell transplant treatment. After experiencing side effects, she was promptly diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Tori's heartfelt thanks to the medical team for their exceptional care and support during her challenging health battles.

Takeaways

• 😊 Tori is a 35-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia.
• 😔 Tori was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2019 and relapsed in 2021.
• 🤝 Tori sought treatment from Dr. Kristie Blum at Winship Cancer Institute and immediately felt cared for.
• 💉 The primary treatment for relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma is an autologous stem cell transplant.
• 🛡️ After the transplant, Tori had to receive childhood vaccines again due to a weakened immune system.
• ⚡ Tori experienced tingling and rapid loss of strength, which led to a Guillain-Barre syndrome diagnosis (GBS).
• 🚨 Tori’s GBS was caught quickly after contacting the medical team, who advised an ER visit.
• 🩺 The care team, including Dr. Kristie Blum’s team, provided ongoing support, ensuring all concerns were addressed.
• 🌟 Tori felt truly cared for and acknowledged by the team throughout the treatment process.
• 🙏 Tori expressed deep gratitude to the medical staff for their top-notch care, compassion, and dedication to her recovery.

Q & A

Who is the person speaking in the transcript?

The person speaking is Tori, a 35-year-old woman currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia.

What was Tori diagnosed with in 2019?

Tori was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2019.

What additional diagnosis did Tori receive in 2021?

In 2021, Tori was diagnosed with a second line of relapsed Hodgkin's disease.

Who did Tori seek treatment from for her relapsed Hodgkin's disease?

Tori sought treatment from Dr. Kristie Blum at Winship Cancer Institute.

What treatment did Tori undergo for her relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma?

Tori underwent an autologous stem cell transplant for her relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma.

What side effect did Tori experience after her second round of vaccinations?

After her second round of vaccinations, Tori experienced tingling in her fingertips and rapidly lost her strength.

What additional condition was Tori diagnosed with after reporting her symptoms?

Tori was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) after experiencing tingling and loss of strength.

How did Dr. Kristie Blum's team respond to Tori's diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Dr. Kristie Blum's team checked in on Tori while neurology was handling her case, making sure she was okay and providing support.

How did Tori feel about the care she received from Dr. Kristie Blum and her team?

Tori felt that the care was top-notch, expressing that the team made her feel seen, heard, and cared for during a difficult time.

What was Tori's prognosis after her treatment and diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome?

The prognosis for Tori was great, but she mentioned that the experience was very scary.