Hodgkin's International

02/27/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Founder and Chair, Erin Cummings.

Erin was the heart and driving force behind Hodgkin’s International. Her vision, leadership, and unshakeable compassion created a global community of support, advocacy, and hope for Hodgkin lymphoma survivors and families everywhere. Her impact will be felt for generations.

We invite our community to read more about her remarkable life here:

👉 https://www.forevermissed.com/erin-cummings/about

As an organization and a family, we are already beginning conversations about the best way to honor Erin’s legacy. We will share details about a formal tribute in the coming weeks.

Our thoughts are with Erin’s family, friends, and all those who loved her.

May her memory be a blessing.

Share memories, view photos, and honor the life of Erin Cummings on her memorial website.

02/27/2026

How have you priorities shifted since cancer?

02/26/2026

According to a 2019 study, a substantial number of Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivors struggle with long term fatigue. If you deal with fatigue long after cancer treatment, you’re not alone.

02/23/2026

American Cancer Society recently released their annual report on cancer facts and trends. The report reveals a milestone 70% 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined for those diagnosed between 2015-2021 in the United States, due to cancer research and treatment advancements. The report acknowledges that with increasing survival rates, there must be more emphasis on survivorship challenges. We couldn't agree more.

The annual ACS Cancer Statistics report has been the gold standard of cancer surveillance research in the U.S. since 1951.

Read the report here: https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026

ATLANTA, January 13, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2026, the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show, for...

02/13/2026

Please note that our presentation today has been rescheduled. We’ll let you know a new date soon!

You can watch any of our past presentations on our YouTube! Check it out here:

Supporting Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Through Connection, Education, and Advocacy. Hodgkin’s International is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Hodgkin Lymphoma survivors. Our goal is to connect survivors with one another and to provide them with esse...

02/10/2026

What is the best piece of advice or encouragement you've gotten since having cancer?

02/09/2026

Managing fatigue is difficult, especially post-cancer. Check out this article from Coping Magazine with some tips for coping with cancer fatigue, including:

🌟 plan your most important activities for times of the day when you have the most energy
🌟 pace yourself and schedule periods of rest
🌟 eat a well-balanced diet
🌟 regular exercise: but at your own pace
🌟 engage in activities that you enjoy and help you relax

Which of these resonates the most with you?

Read the article here: https://copingmag.com/cancer-fatigue/

02/08/2026

UPDATE: this has been postponed

Don't miss our upcoming presentation!

From Cure to Prevention: Colorectal Cancer Risk and Screening After Hodgkin Lymphoma

This Friday, February 13 @ 12pm ET

An expert in pediatric cancer survivorship, Dr. Henderson’s research focuses on understanding childhood, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer outcomes, including characterizing the development of and screening for subsequent cancers in survivors. Her National Institutes of Health-funded research has impacted policy and practice to integrate cancer care with primary and sub-specialty care from diagnosis to long-term survivorship.

You won't want to miss this! Learn more and get the Zoom link here: https://www.hodgkinsinternational.com/news-and-events/upcoming-events/

02/04/2026

This World Cancer Day, we want to remind you: while the study of cancer survivorship is no longer a new phenomenon, there continues to be a gap between what researchers know and what survivors NEED to know. Many of us are finding that even our own doctors are unaware of the late effects of earlier treatments. Far too many Hodgkin Lymphoma survivors have discovered that they are at risk for serious health issues AFTER they began to have symptoms. Worse, they often have to convince their doctors that their symptoms are real.

According to the NIH, 60-90% of childhood cancer survivors develop one or more chronic health conditions. Hodgkins lymphoma is common in children, teens, and young adults, and their late effects are what we're here to educate you on.

Our website is designed to provide survivors with up-to-date information about cancer survivorship and late effects that are particular to the Hodgkin lymphoma community. We ARE a community. This is a place for guidance AND connection. You will hear from other survivors, read their stories, and know that you are not alone.

Learn more at hodgkinsinternational.com

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02/02/2026

According to a 2019 study, a substantial number of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors struggle with long-term fatigue.

And we heard from many of you last week that you do too. If you deal with chronic fatigue, we hope you know you're not alone in it.

How do you cope with fatigue?

Read the study here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-019-1186-x

Background Long-term lymphoma survivors often complain of persistent fatigue that remains unexplained. While largely reported in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), long-term fatigue is poorly documented in non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). Data collected in two cohort studies were used to illustrate the fatigue leve...

01/29/2026

Do you deal with chronic fatigue after cancer?

01/16/2026

In case you missed it, our very own Erin Cummings was a guest on "The Many Faces of Cancer" podcast, hosted by Melissa Fortuner Grosboll!

Their conversation covered treatments that are no longer used for Hodgkin's lymphoma, late effects of those treatments, the importance of survivorship care and community, and proactive health management.

Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvBrOPrZuQc

Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LabDwOz7MQvvkhvChVoZb?si=758f2c91fecb42da

Today's guest is Erin Cummings, co-founder and executive director of Hodgkin's International, a non-profit dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating...