Amanda Hadzimichalis

November 9th, 2023 when I opened my results from a fine needle biopsy of my lymph node. It’s been a long journey of finding a diagnosis but I’m so glad I finally did so I can do treatment and heal. I’m currently doing chemo but I wanted to share here on TikTok the beginning stages of the journey to help in any way that I can. Being strong doesn’t mean we don’t go through the emotions. I’ve cried. I’ve thought , why me I’ve been angry. Sometimes I just don’t understand. Emotions are all part of the journey and if you or anyone is going through this… have patience. You will come out on the other side. You’re not alone 🫶🏼 I thought I would never see the light. And here we go, one day at a time. #lymphoma #lymphomacancer #lymphomaawareness #lymphomawarrior #lymphomafighter #hodgkinslymphoma #lymphomafighter #fuckcancer

October 16, 2023 changed my life forever Doctor called me in a panic after I had a CT scan of my abdomen, chest, and pelvis. He said I had many enlarged lymph nodes inside my body and I needed to see a cancer doctor ASAP After many scans and procedures, surgical lymph node removal surgery came up Stage 3 Classic Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer I started chemotherapy and I’m going on my 6th treatment. I was terrified when I first started The unknown was the worst. I cried a lot even just thinking about chemo. But my first treatment wasn’t so bad. I tolerated it well. So I realized, I got this. Yes, I lost my hair and experience some side effects like bone pain, nausea, fatigue. I feel the worst 2 days after my treatment for about 2 days. Then I get back up and I realize how precious life is. I fight through the stomach pains. I think about how this pain means, IT’S WORKING. I realize how grateful I am for the small things. I see life through a different lense these days. But Sometimes I do think, how did I get here? My life was really great. Then cancer comes in the picture. Why is this happening? And then I think, I’m almost halfway through treatment. I can’t wait to meet the person I become because of this. I can’t change what’s happening. All I can do is accept it and deal with it the best I can. I got a puppy to give me life and help with emotional support. (Puppies are a lot of work so make sure you’ll be able to take care of it) I truly got lucky with the most teachable puppy and I do have the desire to play, train and take care of him. Went to NYC , saw Chicago on broadway and met Ariana Madix from vanderpump rules Quit smoking cigarettes back in September Relaxing, taking it easy, spending lots of time outside, staying positive the best I can & healing I can’t go back in time so I keep holding on to the future I know my time will come again and things will be even better than ever 💜 This too shall pass Like , share , follow @amanda.hadzimichalis . . . #lymphoma #hodgkinslymphoma #lymphomawarrior #lymphomaclub #lymphomacancerawareness #chemowarrior #abvd #cancerawareness #cancersucks #cancerstories #stage3cancer #lymphomacancer

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Classic Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer 2 months ago and I remember seeing cancer patients dancing on their chemo poles and I couldn’t understand it … 😳😱 I was like how are these people not sick during their treatment ?? I would be a mess! Well, my first treatment I was scared AF I was so anxious leading up to it and the emotions were very high. I didn’t know what to expect for myself .. I had a port inserted so it made it much easier and less chance of chemo burns. I highly recommend getting your port. It’s game changing. I cried as they poked me in my chest for the first time but as time went by I noticed I wasn’t sick like I thought. It was instant gratification. That was the moment I realized this isn’t so bad and I got this! I know nothing anyone says can relieve you from all your uncertainty. I believe you have to go through it the first time to know exactly what I mean but I hope this gives you some hope and relieves you of your anxiety and uncertainty. Now hear I am dancing on chemo poles, 2 cycles which is 4 treatments! 4 more cycles and 8 more treatments to go! If you or anyone is going through this, I hope you have faith and believe in yourself that you WILL get through this. Come back to my page and ask me anything here in the comments or DM, I’m more than happy to help you! It helps me too knowing we aren’t alone 🫶🏼💜 LIKE SHARE FOLLOW @amanda.hadzimichalis . . . #lymphoma #lymphomawarrior #lymphomaawareness #lymphomastrong #hodgkinslyphoma #abvd #chemo #chemowarrior #chemotherapy #chemolife #lymphomafighter #lymphomacancerawareness #cancersucks #cancerwarrior #fuckcancer

Chemo got me, My hair started falling out .. 😤😢 I just knew yesterday was the day. I was feeling good after my 2nd chemo round so I stopped in this barber shop I had my eye on for a while (there’s a whole back story i’ll share it on my stories soon) Share this post with someone you love & follow to watch my journey 💜 I don’t know how else to put it, it’s like saying your goodbyes you’ve been attached to your hair for your whole life and now it’s just not gonna be there anymore. Sure it’ll grow back but you still go through a period of grief and letting go. Like a breakup. It’s a part of your identity and now it’s just gone for the time being. What could I have done though? Keep touching my hair. Keep taking pictures of the hair. Obsessing over it. Keep having these last moments. Last showers and everything with my hair or just get rid of it because I think watching the hair fall out I was just gonna make it worse so I did the right thing. I figured if they say it happens fast then I need to be faster and on top of it to avoid putting myself through the trauma of continuing to watch it fall out on its own. You know when you just know if you put yourself through one way you’ll get a certain outcome? I just knew if I was gonna go to a friend or have my parents do it.. it would have been an emotional mess So I decided to pick a high vibe barber shop in town and make it a happy experience! It truly changed the entire trajectory of the future of this journey The unknown is scary But the future is so bright Once you walk through the shadows of pain You overcome the darkness and realize it’s easier than you think We are strong We are powerful We are some bad ass women & men 💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I feel like a bad ass bitch I feel like I can do ANYTHING. My whole mindset around this has shifted. I feel comfortable. I feel CONFIDENT. I feel like all the missing pieces are coming together in the most beautiful light. I feel powerful! I feel STRONG! I feel like a brand new women! Go out there and take control of what you can control! Be willing to take that next step. We got this. 💪🏼 #lymphoma #lymphomaawareness #lymphomacancer #lymphomafighter #fuckcancer #hodgkinslymphoma