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Our Founder's Cancer Journey

Cry, Not Sulk: Finding Strength and the Right Oncologist After a Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Diagnosis | Steph's Story (Part 2)

After my official diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the next few weeks were filled with endless tests, tough decisions, and one piece of advice that changed my entire outlook: “It’s okay to cry, but you can’t sulk.”

In Part 2 of my cancer journey, I share how I learned to balance fear with focus — and how finding the right care team (and a little laughter) helped me move forward.

Symptom to Diagnosis: Finding Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (DLBCL) at 28 | Steph's Story (Part 1)

At 28 years old, I went from being a healthy, active newlywed to hearing the words “Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.” In this first part of my cancer journey, I share how it all began — the pain, the endless appointments, and the day everything changed. My hope is that my story reminds others they’re not alone in this fight.