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Adrienne was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1996 at age 9. She had multiple relapses, two bone marrow transplants, and a range of chemos and radiation therapies, and passed away on October 1, 2009. We are heartbroken.
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About Adrienne
- Adrienne
- Adrienne was very much like others with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the most common cancer in teens and young adults. What was unusual is that she had it for more than half her life and ultimately, it took her life. Hodgkin's is curable for about 80% people, but Adrienne was one of the 20% for whom a cure was elusive. She considered herself lucky since treatments had been there for her with each relapse but she ran out of treatment options and her body just couldn’t take any more. As she said, "Though I’ve now had cancer for most of my life, I no longer plan my life around it; instead, I try to plan cancer around my life." We hope you can take inspiration from her and how she lived her life.
23 comments:
Adrienne,
You keep on fighting girl. You WILL get home to your family and pets.
A Mom
Oh good. Keep the good news coming! Keep fighting, Adrienne!
Love you, girls,
Marsha
this is a step in the right direction! i hope that her lungs will clear as much as possible. always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. and thank you for keeping us updated.
you and adrienne are so very important to many of us. you have always taken the time to help us when needed. i only wish that i could return the favor.
also so happy that dr. o is on the case! hang in there. give adrienne a hug and kiss from me.
so happy to hear she is stable,just know that we are all here praying for her. if i can help in any way please let me know
continued prayers
joe and donna
(mattsdad8)
we'll take whatever good news we can!!! Get better Adrienne!!! Fight the beast!
Keltik (karen T.)
Hugs hugs hugs ... please work drugs ... P & A
Sending postive thoughts and prayers your way. Keep fighting Adrienne. You will get stronger each day and home to your family! You and your mom are in my thoughts each day. Hoping you feel better very soon.
STAY STRONG!!!
Sending hugs to you both!!!
Donna Boston MA
I'm so, so happy to hear a good report. Keep fighting, Adrienne, and get home soon! Love to you all, Janet
That is much better news! I hope she feels better soon and can spend some time off the machine.
We're thinking of you both, I wish we could do something. You are definitely in our thoughts on a daily basis.
Kimberly
So glad to hear Adrienne is doing better. Thoughts and prayers for her speed recovery.
Alison...glad we got to talk on the phone a while this afternoon. Really happy to hear that Adrienne is still on BIPAP and didn't need to be intubated. Hope the steroid and new antibiotics are the right mix to treat the infection in her lungs.
Thanks for taking the time to update us on your Blackberry.
Linda and Bob (Jenny's Dad send their best wishes to you both).
((HUGS))
Susan
Adrienne and Alison,
I just checked in and my heart sank to read about what's been going on, then rose again with this most recent update. We're sending you all the positive energy we can muster and remain as hopeful as ever for Adrienne.
Hugs, hugs, hugs,
Kirsten & Ian
What a fighter, Adrienne - one day at a time, you just keep doing what you're doing.....love as always........Vx
What a wonderful way to start Monday - Good news! Sitting up is definitely an improvement and I hope things keep moving in the right direction. Continuing to send prayers and love to you!
Lisa
P.S. - Buddy the Bichon sends tail wags and puppy love!
She'll recover. The world needs beautiful woman like her. She's in my prayers.
Hi Alison / Adrienne,
This is a more encouraging post! What progress to be able to sit up - hoping this is the start of better days.
Alison, I can't imagine how long and stress-filled these days are. You are doing an awesome job of loving and advocating for Adrienne AND keeping all of us updated too. Remember to eat and sleep!
Fingers crossed that Adrienne continues to hold her own while the drugs do their job.
Love K
Alison and Adrienne - I just saw everything and I am in shock...I am praying HARD for you Adrienne, you too Alison - I hope her lungs clear up soon.
KEEP FIGHTING.
Sending huge hugs and long prayers your way,
Kerri
kjs4usc
Oh Alison, I pray that things get better very soon. We all know how strong Adrienne is and I KNOW that she will be okay.
Thinking of you all.
Cathy Nicholov
"Life32" on Lymphoma.com
Alison,
I can't believe that this is happening. Adrienne is SUCH a strong girl and I know that she will get through this.
Thinking of you all,
Cathy
"Life32" on Lymphoma.com
Your in my prayers, keep fighting Adrienne, you can beat this setback, tons of hugs and prayers.
I'm thinking about you guys everyday. I know you will get through this.
If you need to talk I'm here for you.
Miss you tons
Love
Chris
I'm thinking of you guys! XO
Haven't checked in since Friday, so I'm late to your hard weekend. Wishing you, Adrienne and your whole family peace and strength.
Karen, Clare's mom
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