Non-Hodgkin lymphoma – The Bloodline with LLS

Cancer and a Pandemic – A Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Story

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Nikki Steltenkamp

Join us as we speak to Nikki Steltenkamp, a young adult, non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor.  Nikki, an engineer, was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma.  In this episode, we hear about her intense treatments that finished up just as the world was entering a global pandemic. She also shares her experiences with mental health, fertility preservation and her podcast, That 6-Letter Word.

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Mentioned on this episode:

  • Primary Mediastinal B-cell Lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)
  • That 6-Letter Word Podcast
  • Alessandra episode – That 6-Letter Word Podcast
  • Livestrong Fertility
  • Sexuality & Young Adult Cancer with Dr. Anne Katz
  • CancerCon
  • LLS Young Adult Resources

Additional LLS Support Resources:

  • Information Specialists
  • Clinical Trial Support Center
  • Free telephone/web patient programs
  • Free booklets
  • Financial support
  • Online chats
  • Caregiver support
  • LLS Community
  • Support groups
  • Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program
  • Free Nutrition Consultations

Support for this episode provided by Karyopharm Therapeutics and Pharmacyclics.

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma – The Bloodline with LLSBy The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society