So, I've got cancer
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If you are a friend of mine and you're like "Why am I hearing about this in a CZcams video" I'm sorry about that. I spread the news a bit, but I figured I'd let this do some of the heavy lifting for me.
Also, when I recorded this email, I didn't have my full schedule, but now I do. My first treatment begins....drumroll please, literally as this video goes live. So, there's a very good chance that I'm reading the comments right now while getting my first round of chemotherapy. I've also gotten my. PET/CT which showed that the cancer has not spread anywhere from its original location in my left armpit/chest area, which is very good news.
This sucks so bad, but I'm already learning so much...mostly about myself.
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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
Bob's Burgers!
A Short Hike is a lovely switch game
Velocipastor. Can't go wrong with the best c movie of all time
Project X - a very stupid and funny movie🎉
Harvey is SO GOOD
Only Hank Green could break the news while educating about cancer so well
I think only the Green brothers would be able to do that
Aye, I think it's also a coping mechanism for him as well though. Breaking down a stressful situation down into the facts to explain to himself why he shouldn't worry.
He should have educated himself about the lethal injection he is such a zealot for. The tin foil hat nutters said it caused Cancer but this genius laughed at them. He's not laughing now. Karma is a b!tch
@@finian2him and stuff made here are god
@@finian2 it will be long & fruitful as long as he didn't follow this fools advice & get the lethal injections.
You got this!!
I thought about you while watching this video Simone and was so happy to see your comment, I hope you are doing well also ❤
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Yup people barely even mention Brian anymore so hank will be fun science guy again in like 4 months :)
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How are you everywhere giving the good vibes where you are needed at? ❤
For everyone watching now, don’t worry! He’s now off of chemo and in remission!
Thank You!
no spoilers!
Thank you!! I’m so glad!!
@@Danninorway Spoilers? Hank is a real person, not a character in a movie.
@@Danninorwaybro that’s a human being
I was just diagnosed with cancer today. This legitimately helped me calm down and stop spiraling... Thank you. I'm so scared,
You’ll pull through be strong 💪🏼 ❤
Im waiting on results. I understand where you are coming from. I cant say anything to make it better but you are not alone and its ok to be scared so dont beat yourself up.
Be strong. I survived.
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Don't be scared! If it's you're time to go, it's you're time to go. Death need not be feared, just live and love until your last breath and you'll have no regrets. I'm 20, if I die tomorrow ill be happy. I will move on to the next life and begin anew.
Hank, I can't stress enough that you have to repress the urge to start a Totally Legal Chemistry business during this difficult time.
Currently laughing and crying at the same time
Epically underrated comment! Take two likes from me 😂 #imtheonethatknocks
Hank-senberg
@@dornian_gray You're god damn right.
love a uniquely American probelm
You are a boon to this world Hank and we're all pulling for you
hes a what
Hank can get through this!
@@limeyell0w945 boon, like a blessing
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you get better soon.
Fancy seeing you here, how you been?
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.
That's incredible, so happy for her!
THC and munchies saves lives I guess
weed out the cancer! ♥
cannibas is a godsend. happy you two are healthy!
then what caused your divorce
To anyone just seeing thus video now, his cancer is now in remission
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.
Same, all in all, the sigh I let out as I heard it was HL was big. We're all rooting for Hank
Can it evolve into something more dangerous?
@Batmeme The survival rate for Hodgkin’s lymphoma remains VERY high even in the later stages of the disease, from my understanding
@@abigailchiesa1337 tons of famous people have had it and they're all either still alive or died from something else. He'll be ok.
@@batmeme9349 one of the most highly treatable cancers with very promising statistics for 5+ years of life after diagnosis. Many people with Hodgkin's will completely recover and even those diagnosed late into the disease often go on to live for a long time after being diagnosed.
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!!!
@Joseph #Biden2024 what an unhappy person you must be
Amen. I wouldn’t be a nurse without some of Hank’s videos to help me pass my tests.
@@petemiller2598 thank you, I just reported
Also a nurse here (cardiology ❤) and I couldn’t agree more. You helped me get through nursing school, too!
i wrote in my comment but ill repeat here. Whilst Hank feels out of control he has most likley influenced his own care just from the amount of clinician's and scientists hes inspired and gotten through med/Nursing school.
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.
Well done 🙏🏼
Sigma mentality (cringe intended)
not cringe @@CakeGamesTheMC_Man
It's insane to me that you still have to work while getting treatment for cancer in what could potentially be one of the last years of your life if things don't go well.
@chriserony It was my decision. I needed to be grounded and, frankly distracted by work. I should clarify that when I did the stem cell transplant part of the procedure, I was off work for 6 months to recuperate. I could not have worked during that time.
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. :)
Godspeed to you.
How are you now
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@@samakshkhaira6195yeah
Love you Hank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yooo didnt expect to see you here
I LOVE YALL HAVE A GOOD DAY 😅
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Didn’t expect you to be here
Absolutely everyone is rooting for you Hank!!
Yes!!
We all are! Hope you pull through! Also ily chippy
Everyone!!!!
Never knew you were here.
Chippy!
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.
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 ❤️❤️
hope your well man itd be cool to see an update if your comfortable, but i wish you well regardless
@@misirlou5179 my CT is scheduled for the 6th (that’s considered urgent where I am) and I was told not to expect results for at least a week. My ultrasound is scheduled for the 15th and I should get those results by the following Monday hopefully. My doctor already spoke to my ENT and I guess I have to call to make an appointment for a biopsy for the initial hard enlarged lymph node. I’ll definitely post an update for you when I get my results though. I’m all good if not a bit stressed and fatigued! I appreciate your kind words!
Thank you for sharing you motivated me to check myself too, Good luck and I wish you well!
@@dashaparkadze3852 I’m so glad you decided to check yourself. I regret not doing so sooner. Doing routine checks is extremely important to one’s long term health and I hope more people will watch Hank’s video or read my or someone else’s comment here and decide to do the same as you. Thanks for your kind words, same to you! Have a lovely night!
Let us know how it goes, always good to hear when people beat these things.
"I wanna be fun-goofy-science guy. Not, like, struggling-with-anxiety-cancer guy."
Hank, we are capable of imagining you complexly. :)
YES A MILLION TIMES
what a beautiful piece of wisdom and so well said Abbi.
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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!
My 26 yr old (high functioning) autistic son has brain cancer. He finished 33 radiation treatments in March. He's on oral chemo now. His tumor is inoperable. It really comforts me to hear about brain cancer survivors.
Echoing this. In my experience, hope is the thing you cling to and that no one can take away from you. Also the drugs to counteract the side effects of chemo are very fine-tuned. If you need help with any of the side effects, ask for it. They were a game-changer for me. As for light material to keep you occupied: Tom & Jerry cartoons; Spirits of San Francisco, by Gary Kamiya; Chicken Soup with Rice, by M Sendak; Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar music. Big hug!
Here, here! I’m 16+ years post Stage 3C ovarian cancer survivor. Attitude is everything. Positive thoughts to all currently on the journey.
alexanderedwards1875: 70 year old kidney cancer survivor here.
Call me Mr. Lucky !!!
I had a portion of my left kidney removed in 2019, and to my great joy, they got all the tumor.
I had no chemo or anything else afterwards.
Here's to our continue good health !!!!!
I don't know if you will see this answer but people like you gives a lot of hope ! I'm currently well treated in chemo after surgeries and rad for a Medulloblastoma since dx 7 month ago. I'm curious to know what type of tumour was it if you want. There's a discord group for brain tumours and we don't have many 20+ years survivors.
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 :)
Can i ask what signs in your body made you get a check up or diagnosis?
I searched about Hodgkin's because I'm a little worried but only got more worried lol
@@distancia8277 I got lucky. I had bad chest pain for about a week, first day I had it I went to hospital and they told me I’d probably just annoyed my chest wall by stretching in a weird way and it’d go away in about 10 days - but I should get a chest x Ray just in case. It went away, it’s been about a month and i haven’t had it so I can assume it’s unrelated. On the x Ray they found my lymph nodes were massive, after a few more scans and a biopsy I was told it’s cancer. I’m stage 2 no symptoms pretty much. Only breathlessness which is due to the fact that in my specific case it’s in my chest and pushing on things but other than that no weight loss, night sweats or any standard lymphoma symptoms. What symptoms have you got? Whatever it is no harm in getting an X-ray just in case. Apparently cases have skyrocketed since covid.
What a coincidence. Did you get the shot?
Did you get the covid jab?
@@sobomarinocases have been sky rocketing since the jab… not Covid itself…. The timeline for Covid was end if 2019 and beginning 2020…
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.
Retired cancer researcher here: You did EXACTLY the right thing. Good job.
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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!
Woohoo!!
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!
Nah health issues
you've contributed soo much to the world through your courses
hoping that you'll get better soon
Here for you through all of this. We love you Hank
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Dear Hank and John this week gave me a feeling that some type of news like this was coming. I'm glad you're on a journey of meaning Hank, but mostly I'm excited for your journey of healing. So glad that you have such a lovely community of family and friends.
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Wishing you the absolute best, Hank!
On the video game recommendation side of things, one I can recommend is a game called "Loop Hero". It's very chill; the whole premise is that it's a game that essentially plays itself. You just set up the world and press play and see how far your hero can go. It's got a banger soundtrack too.
I hope you enjoy it, and I pray your time of treatment and recovery is both peaceful and effective.
Friends
Once upon a time
Harry Potter series
The office
Brooklyn 99
Loop hero rocks +1
"Is Cancer OP?"
Could actually be a good video to spread info on different cancers and how well we can fight them
Loop Hero is a lovely game! Although I could see the themes being, uh, Heavy, haha, seeing as it's narratively a game about pushing back against forces that want the absolute destruction and annihilation of your entire world. Hell, at its 'happiest', the game concludes that creation, recreation, and rebuilding is WAY harder and slower than destruction, so it might feel bleak to play if you're in a dark mindset. 😬❤️ In a similar vein, I would recommend Vampire Survivors- it's a little more hands-on than Loop Hero, but it's also a roguelite where you play 'passively' (in VS, the character attacks automatically, you just move them, so timing is key) and kill vampires, and Vampire Survivors have no story or deeper thematics to get tangled in. 🥰
I can't reply to the pinned comment for some reason so this seems like the next best spot!
I'd suggest Deep Rock Galactic for some group fun. Dwarves in space mining alien planets, FOR KARL!
Also Oxygen Not Included seems up Hank's alley. A colony sim game also set in space, you start in an asteroid with a tiny bubble of oxygen to start with, and have to expand and build your own oxygen supply, set up some food growth, mine and refine resources.
The game heavily focuses on different gasses, all of which need to be managed in some way. The people and many machines produce CO2 that will suffocate you and your plants if not dealt with. There's chlorine gas produced by some plants and certain manufacturing processes, hydrogen produced by some oxygen generation methods, and a bunch of others, including the ability to turn metals into gasses in the right temperatures and conditions.
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.
Good luck to your wife as she undergoes treatment. Hopefully she'll also be looking at complete remission in a few months!
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.
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.
That's so cool !
@@SBKhuram It is indeed!
"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.
you think hes not scared shitless right now you bafoon. last 2 sentences is all you needed to say
I mean, it’s not the most treatable imo. It’s not the worst, though.
@gdog-tm6erwhat
@gdog skill issue
@@fr0styy156 wydm "imo" it's cancer
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.❤❤
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!!!
Only Hank would casually do a whole video on the details of what cancer he has while announcing he has cancer. Legend beyond legends.
Technoblade is one of those legends as well
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That's what technically makes this video educational and therefore allowed to be over 4 minutes you see. (I hope this joke is funny and not callous)
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.
im better than this content
@@icevalkyrie_ very poor taste
@@icevalkyrie_ my farts are better than your farts
@@WhiteStars12 i make 10x better content than this stay mad
@@icevalkyrie_ OOoh... yikes... maybe you should turn your botted comments off for now. Lest you want to lose subs.
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
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.
We love you Hank
I wrote this, word for word, then saw your comment.
suprised to see you here
Ayyy my favorite music CZcamsr
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. 💚
Such a great comment
I just want more people to see your comment so i am replying
So wonderful of you to leave such a meaningful comment
Replying to boost the algorithm and ensure more people see this
Replying so this gets to the top
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.
We are here for you Hank. You are an amazing teacher. Sending positive energy and prayers your way. Get well soon.
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!)
solid advice!!!! ❤❤❤❤ WE LOVE YOU HANK!!!
Good advice brother
yeah a mate of mine ate almost exclusively lollies for 2 months because it was the only thing he could taste. Anyway, he beat leukemia 2 years ago and is thriving
Thank you for this! My father is currently going through chemo & he just started experiencing changes in taste. 🧡
Beautiful beautiful message
Dude, sending positive thoughts your way my dude. Love you.
No prayers? Actually, I suppose they pray to you not the other way around
Yes send prayers too 🤗
@@umey3445 Jesus knows better
@@umey3445 How the hell is he gonna pray?
"Uh, hey dad. Job's been good. Look, need a favour,"
@@VanessaMagick don’t knock it till he tries it
Best wishes and blessings for your recovery. Be good to yourself. ❤
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!!
“A year from now would’ve been better” is the ULTIMATE John Green thing to say. Thinking of you, Hank. You’ve got this!
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I snorted lol
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!
Wishing you a quick and complete recovery, Hank. Been watching you for years since the early days of SciShow. Get well soon
wishing you the best hank ❤❤
Same I watch him in school a lot.
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Dang the whole community's coming together to wish Hank Green well.
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 ❤❤
Congratulations to your sister. Same here.
I have a friend who has had it 2 times since childhood. She is doing amazing.
God bless you Hank ❤️ I pray that your treatment goes well and you make a full and quick recovery
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.
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.
Funny how it’s a growing problem since the miracle vaccines
I'm a medical researcher and cancer survivor. Hodgkin's is in that weird "cancer but not really bad cancer". Worse than basal cell carcinoma but not as bad as pancreatic cancer.
Early diagnosis means cautiously optimistic.
Cytotechnologist here - had a huge sigh of relief too
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.
such a great perspective!
This is wonderful advice. Congrats to you on being in remission!
I love this perspective
Yeah, just the the process of every cancer treatment is fascinating. After you get over the harsh discomfort...
Sorry that it got you too but the cancer wont win!!!
This is lovely. I love this.
I CANNOT WAIT for Sci-Show Hank to be like "GOOD MORNING JOHN! LOOK AT MY BLOOD CELLS, JOHN!"
It's gonna be great.
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 💚.
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!
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
Hey I am an 18 year old cancer survivor just 7 months out of treatment and I really agree with everything your saying. About positivity and humor, when I was around other kids in treatment I always tried to spread positivity cause if we only have a couple years left then why not try and live it happily.
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Amen
How are you now
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 am glad to hear about your recovery. I am a researcher who works in cancer treatment and I'm happy that Hank's isn't terminal and it can be treated.
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! ❤
Good luck dude!! You're strong enough to beat any cancer 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
His name reminds me of the T. rex named Hank from prehistoric planet
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.
Exactly! We contain multitudes ❤
What a perfect response. Totally agreed!
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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.
Here are some stories I reach for in times of crisis, in no particular order:
1. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
2. Any of the Winnie the Pooh stories by A. A. Milne (no one can be uncheered in the company of such a bear of very little brain and very expansive heart) 😊
3. The television series Bewitched (Elizabeth Montgomery is an ICON, and she, like you, cared very deeply about community and human rights. The show itself is just silly and delightful.)
4. The highly underrated Disney film called The Great Mouse Detective
5. Tolkien's The Hobbit, because though Bilbo facea peril after peril, he comes through with courage and the help of his friends
6. Roald Dahl's Matilda--the book OR the movie--can't go wrong here
7. Singin' in the Rain
8. Hairspray--what a glorious film 😄
9. Any of Rick Riordan's books
10. Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad books
(One hot tip: beware your brother's books--bummers galore!)😜
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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.
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.
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. 👍
I didn’t even know it was possible to be cured of stage 4. Congrats!
Get well soon buddy.I hope you will be fine soon!
@ChrisSchafferOfficial2you’re not funny
@Chris Schaffer 2 How is that remotely funny? You're a disgrace.
When my friend was diagnosed in 98 her doctors told her to not give anything up for the sake of treatment. Basically they said if you work full time, keep working full time, if you are athletic keep doing your preferred sport, if you study keep going to school. They even said that changes in diet would not necessarily improve a prognosis. Essential they said that Hodgkins treatment works best when patients basically lived their lives the same as they did prior to the diagnosis. Other that having to schedule chemo and being mindful of the power immunity she definitely felt that was the best advice she go during her treatment.
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!!!!
My ma had this and she survived. She did it, Hank can too!
hey, me too! I had it 15 years ago! At the time my doctor told me that "If you had to choose a cancer to have this is the one" :) Obviously it's always horrible to go through treatment but it *is* true that Hodgkins is usually the best cancer diagnosis you can get.
Yeah, I had it 12 years ago myself- A very unfun series of months but I'm still here and in good health.
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.
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
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.
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Yeah. I'm still fighting cancer and the worries ebb and flow like crazy. You'll be fine one hour and feeling terrible the next.
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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.
I saw your TikTok this morning, glad to hear the positive update on your diagnoses!
Hey bro stay strong. I just wanted to hug you throughout this video. I've always loved your content. Praying for your speedy recovery
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.
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His cancer does define his blind faith in the vax
My favorite comment ever!!! ❤️
So touching congratulations on your PHD!
We love to see it! Congratulations!💗
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!
I am so happy for you guys. Sending love!
Same happens to my dad during lockdown, weird how lymphoma cancer never reaches the bone or maybe it’s just me
@Fxailing I'm glad your dad is okay too! My mom's a cancer nurse so I know it can reach the bone, but we were just blessed and it hadn't... thankfully!
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.
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. ❤
We're all in your corner, man, and the identity I think we ALL can agree on, is good fucking dude
Good fucking?
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@Tristan shut up
Here! Here!!! 👏👏👏
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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.
Goddamn, that’s amazing! Glad to hear she’s doing well, hope the best for y’all.
It took almost two decades of research to understand what N-t cells (i dont know the full classification name and its too long to write) do in the body. Since for most the break down is this. Nt-Cells are regulators for Killer T-Cells, its the main job of the Killer T-Cell to seek out foreign and abnormal cells in the body and eliminate them. At times the Killer T-Cells can attack their host body due to non-functioning Nt-Cells and we call this an autoimmune disease. The Nt-Cells regulate what the Killer T-Cell can do when it comes to cleaning up old and diseased cells in our body, since Cancer is a mutation of a cell the Nt-Cell may not flag it for destruction but instead inhibit the Killer T cell from doing its job in destroying it. In short Cancer is more of a immune disease because the cell that's suppose to tell our killer T-cells "hey, this thing is not functioning/sick/dying eliminate it" is not working properly. So because of that understanding the new therapy of using T-cells specialized more to go after cancer and ignore the Nt-cell signals are a breakthrough in cancer research.
Medical Technology is incredible
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.
Wishing you the best. You've got this. Your power of finding joy is unbeatable.
Wishing you nothing but the best, Hank.
His name reminds me of the T. rex named Hank from prehistoric planet
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.
My grandma had the same story and died in early 2021 from covid.
Hank you are an amazing person. Thank you for sharing your journey and your wisdom. Loving you. Stay strong.
I wish you a healthy and speedy recovery keeping the most positive mindset
25 year old Stage 4 lymphoma survivor here. 18 years cancer free! You got this Hank
@ChrisSchafferOfficial2yawn, try harder lil boy.
Your mom give you that cute face?
@Chris Schaffer 2 Your content is trash
@Chris Schaffer 2 You only have one video on your channel.
@@blaizel3748 what?
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.
Hi, my mom has two lumps located on her neck and the healthcare system continues to defer looking into them as potentially cancerous. Is there anything she can do or say to maybe get them to check because I’m concerned?
Can I ask what you mean when you say “your doctor will get you through it”? I know the treatment is rough, but can they do much to ease that?
I know opiates used to be fairly commonly prescribed for “cancer pain”, im thinking it’s less common now with the crackdown, and I know for some people marijuana can help with that pain, but that’s not universal, for me it helps with pain but it also makes me way more “in my head” which leads to racing intrusive negative thoughts and can often make me more in touch with my body which is kind of the opposite of what you’d want in that situation. I realize it’s more of an appetite booster than anything.
Outside of those 2 things I don’t know what else a doctor could provide that would be helpful, I guess benzos could help some folks too.
Thanks for helping people.
@@swayback7375 Sorry, Social Media is not the appropriate place to make specific medical recommendations.
That’s a funny way to put it… I’m sure liability is a hell of a thing for doctors but asking what appropriate options exist for treating cancer is hardly the same as recommendations.
I’ve actually been kind of researching what I was basically asking you, I can’t really find much current info and considering the climate around prescriptions today I have a pretty strong suspicion that things have changed pretty quickly over the last few years, in fact the last few decades, I’m sure you know better than I do… but at my age all the older folks already died, many from cancer, and now my generation is up to bat, in fact I think this is the longest stretch in my life that I’ve gone without a loved one dying to cancer… I’m personally well overdue for a few checks myself but with no insurance I’m sure I have nothing to worry about it terms of dealing with a treatable cancer, I’m sure I’ll get plenty of recommendations then… I wonder if I’ll get treatment too 🤷🏼
Cheers, don’t mean to sound negative towards you, you’re just a very important cog in a big messed machine, or rather, a pay to play machine, which is pretty messed up but has nothing to do with you. Have a good one
Hank I’m a huge fan and grateful for all you’ve done for us.
Now it’s our chance to support you. Keep in touch, post videos when you can and express how you feel. We’ll all be here to support you on this journey.
A problem shared is a problem halved. Good luck with your treatment. Personally I’m going to pray for you 🙏🏻
I recently got diagnosed by Hodgkin's Lymphoma a month ago and all my friends have told me to watch your content because we're "twinning". I've been putting it off for weeks, but finally decided to watch this. I haven't started chemo yet, since I'm still in the process of freezing my eggs before I can start, but I know we'll get through this! Thank you for making this video and sharing your story.
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The vaccine did that to you .
@@Drfresh1402 seems unlikely, since my family has a history of cancer
Best of luck sending prayers
@AndreasLair I hope you're doing well dear 💗
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!
@@marion882 not the place or time, dude
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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.
Yay for your doctors and their aggressive approach. It worked for me - stage 3B of Hodgkin's in 1976. I'm still here and happy.
My brother was diagnosed in 2008 and has been fine since his remission. Pulling for all cancer survivors!
I honestly forget about it until someone brings up hodgkins lymphoma. John talked about being identified as a cancer patient, I don't look at my brother that way at all, when it was new sure but since? Haven't thought about him in that way.
My mom had Hodgkins in 1998. She caught it early and was able to make a full recovery. She even got pregnant a year after chemo (unplanned); and my sister was delivered healthy and without issue. I feel so much more hopeful for Hank that he'll make it and stick around a very long time 😊💜
I have a very similar experience! Diagnosed with HL over a year ago, 10 months of chemo and a bone marrow transplant later I’ve been in remission for a short while after my first maintenance treatment. Chemo is no joke, you now have the greatest work-off excuse ever so do not feel bad about taking that time off! Take your time, and keeping your whimsy and pleasant nature will help yourself and those around you! Best of luck to you ❤️
Rooting for you. Best wishes for your recovery process. I am sure you will come back better stronger.
I hope you go through a speedy, painless as possible recovery Hank! So glad to hear that you have so many wonderful people supporting you, it makes all the difference.
Recommendations!:
Games: Dicey Dungeons, Peglin, Pikuniku
TV Shows: New Girl, Bee and Puppycat
Rest up and be well!
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.
I taught nursing and allied health courses and I used tons of Hank Green's Crash Course and SciShow videos in class and had them available for my online and hybrid classes. Generally my students really liked them and it made my classes more lighthearted and fun.😊
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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 ❤❤
This gives me hope. Two time survivor, I'm 26. Terrified to age and potentially face The Big One. Thank you for the hope.
@@rosephinebakerson2701 stay strong I believe in you
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@@rosephinebakerson2701 I will pray for you.
Never heard this before
I’m so sorry. You are so lovely and I’m glad you have a positive outlook. ❤
I just ran across this and your efforts are helping other people. They were checking me for lymphoma and that was cleared but they found a spot on my liver and says it looks cancerous. Waiting on results. I appreciate you putting your personal info out there to help other people feel better and not so afraid
I hope you’re doing ok!
So sorry to hear this Hank. I can't imagine how overwhelming this must be. Praying for strength and wisdom for you and your family as you walk through this chemo journey.
really hope that everything will go as good as it possibly can.
Anne! Always showing up to show some kindness and care to others
@@graceross16his name refers me of the T. rex named Hank from prehistoric planet
@@Sirdilophosaurusthethird2.0what
@@dayalasingh5853so the explanation is that the T. rex in prehistoric planet was named Hank by fans so that’s the reason
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
@Scyth there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that cancer is caused by vaccines. Numerous studies have been conducted on the safety and efficacy of vaccines, and none have found a causal link between vaccines and cancer. It is important to rely on factual information and scientific evidence when making decisions about healthcare.
Hank, I just have to thank you for sharing your story so calmly, I myself was just diagnosed with lymphoma and the weight of finding our that I have cancer has certainly been easier to cope with as I've heard your optimism and knowledge about your own diagnosis.
I am going to see the doctor tomorrow. I have had a enlarged lymph node on the right side of my jaw for about 2 months. It’s not visible but I can feel it when I touch it. I went to urgent care just to get it checked out and the doctor there said it wasn’t even that big of a difference but there is a little difference in it’s size compared to the one on my left side.It’s not painful or anything. I am so worried that’s it’s cancer and it’s all I have been thinking about non stop for the past week
My unsolicited advice for you would be to push to have imaging done if you’re worried. My primary/initial enlarged lymph node is on my left side in my jaw. No one was worried years ago when it became hard and enlarged, but now I have quite a few hard enlarged nodes. I now need a biopsy of that one and am having imaging done of the others. Assuming you’re in America, if you’re worried, don’t wait. Say you want an ultrasound of it, that it’s bothering you, and if your doctor says no, say “okay, please put in my chart that I requested imaging and you denied it for future reference”. Then if they don’t reconsider, get a second opinion and again request imaging. You can always go into urgent care if it starts to hurt or bother you a lot and they can order the imaging if all else fails. Hope you’re doing ok! Try not to stress too hard over something you don’t know and can’t control if you’re able to. Sometimes it helps to talk with a counselor or psychologist about stuff like this too - I had an appointment with a psychologist offered to me because of the cancer risks in my family and what I’m currently going through, and I’ll be taking it. Sometimes the mental side is just as hard to deal with as the physical. Wishing you well :)