Hey guys! Just a quick update: I am alive and 10 months in remission ♥️♥️ thank you so much for your comments and support, I can’t explain how much it means to me. I’ve posted a few updates on my channel if y’all wanna check em out ♥️♥️♥️

When I was 15 I was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgekins lymphoma. By the grace of God I'll be 50 next year.

My brother's started with a lump under his left arm. Quickly followed by abdominal pain and nausea. Losing 60 pounds within 2 and a half months. He was diagnosed on his 19th birthday. He was given a 5% chance of survival. He turned 61 this summer. Treatments have came a long way since my brother was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma back in 1976. Stay strong and God bless.

I hate when doctors automatically disregard your symptoms signs and worries just cause youre young, assuming youre perfectly healthy just cause youre young. Nothing should ever be ruled out ever, every day counts in these situations. But im glad youre doing better now! Hope you continue having a long and prosperous life and stay strong

Anyone else sick of the doctors favorite diagnosis “stress”

My friend was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer at age 48. 5 years later & she's still cancer free.

As a Canadian, when I hear someone say, "I don't have doctor money", my heart breaks. We just seriously go to a doctor whenever we damn well need to. I'm glad you were able to be diagnosed and I'm sorry that anyone has to decide to get medical care or not based on money. Be well!

Thank God for you Grandma!

I just finished chemo in April 11 for stage 4 hodgkins stay strong beautiful

I'm horrified by this story. I apologize on behalf of the medical field. No one should ever have said a diagnosis without confirmation. After the first round of antibiotics, we should look at the more unlikely differentials [3rd year med student]. I will learn from your story and try my best to do better.

You have a good grandma. And you really fell into the hands of the right people. God bless you! Leslye

Staying strong as always 💖💖 this video makes me feel a lot of things and I just know you're gonna kick cancers ass!! The fight is not over, keep pushing gorgeous!!!

For you to share your cancer journey with us is so courageous. I really thank you 🙏🏾! It’s giving fighters such as myself the strength to do the very same thing and know that it’s okay to share and not be afraid of anything. Your strength and determination is something I find endearing and comforting. You will continually be in my prayers!!!!!!

Hi. Thank you for your video. I had a cough for 3 months, fatigue, anemia, night sweats, fever, loss of appetite & weight. I worked with my physician, a pulmonologist (he checked my lungs, gave me an inhaler, he checked for all types of allergies & did 3 asthma tests) & a gastroenterologist (I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy & they concluded I had gastritis. I actually did). They kept ordering blood work & tests & I really am grateful for investigative efforts. I just wasnt getting better. Finally, I walked into my physician’s office just for a follow up. I didnt know I even had a fever (at this point it was normal). She tilted her head & looked at me & asked, “how are you feeling?). I just kind of chuckled & said, “not better”. She was concerned that I was still getting fevers & my hemoglobin levels were still declining even though I had started to incorporate more iron into my diet & taking iron supplements. “I’m going to order a ct scan”. This was about 1 month from the day I came to see her & presented with my symptoms. So even though this had been dragging on for me, I really did think it was some stupid virus. When she said the words “ct scan”, it was a little alarming, however, all tests & procedures I had were coming up negative so I just kind blew it off & said ok, of course I’ll go. 6 days later I had my ct scan. 2 hrs later I got the call & heard the words “lymphoma”. I didnt hear anything after that. An hour later someone called me to schedule a biopsy & an hour after that, I met my oncologist. This was just 5 days ago. I had my biopsy 3 days ago & am waiting for the follow up with my doctor. This has hit us like a ton of bricks. I never get sick. But, cancer does not discriminate. Im dealing with this now. I will pray that you stay in remission. We will get through this. 👊🏼

Glad to hear your in remission. You have a great spirit and took this like a champ. You are my Hero!

Hi Ally, I just found your video regarding how your cancer was diagnosed. I am so sorry to hear. I also just read that the cancer is in remission and that is such great news! I will continue 2 pray for you. And your grandma too. Keep all of us informed. Ally, you have a groovy day. Take care, Pat

No one showing such symptoms should have to pay for a biopsy :(

I’m so glad that you have a good doctor. I’ll pray for your recovery.

Thank you for sharing your story , Alyssa. Wishing you speedy healing and strength in battling this cancer.

Give your grandmother a big hug and tell her how much you love her!Great video and stay strong.You can beat this!

I am in awe of you and how strong you are and positive in making of this video.

Awww- let your cats come in the video- it’s ok!!! 😺. And thank you so much for your story! Stay strong! 🙏

i hope you get better and the rest of the people experiencing the same situation as you! I’m loving the Netflix screen saver!. God bless!

Its so great to have people like this share their story. The mayo clinic does not help but people like her on KZfaq help by sharing their true symptoms

God bless you, brought me to tears hearing how strong you are❤️ I truly you you have healed and are making a full recovery🙏🏼 I’ve been very unwell for over 5 months now and haven’t been diagnosed properly, they just keep telling me it’s been a virus and it’s really taken it out of me but I feel in my heart of hearts there is something wrong with me that’s being over looked and it’s giving me the strength to ask my doctor to go more tests on me to find out what’s happening to me, in 26 and have a 2year old son and I’m terrified of not being here for him. God bless you beautiful girl I will pray for you❤️❤️❤️

My heart 💔 you're so sweet and adorable! I'm glad you're okay, and I wish you the best of health and wellness love!

Hi Ally! I found your video whilst looking for comfort for what our family is currently going through. My mom had just been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. She's just 57yrs old and I've never been more scared than ever. Thank you for keeping this channel with updates. I have subscribed and will continue following your progress.

I found this video b/c a family member is being tested. First of all: thank you for being SO BRAVE to make this video to help others. Wow. You are clearly a strong woman, and I hope your strength carries you through this process. Best wishes for your recovery.

The way I found out was when I went to my doctor to go on birth control and my nurse noticed the lump on my neck... that same day got an x-ray, next day blood test and biopsy. 2 days later was diagnosed ... 1 week later started my journey. Now I have been in remission for 6 years .

I really like your positive attitude to all this, I'm sure many people would be devastated and so emotional but you kept your cool! I really hope you get better soon I am praying for you, you will make it through this somehow I just know you will but good luck anyway :)

You’re a precision young woman. Thank you so much for having the courage and concern to share your story. It will help a lot of people. God bless you my sweetheart. ❤

Thank you for sharing your story. Your calm presence is very welcomed. Prayers here and wishing you quick healing

Great video hope you are feeling better and on the road to recovery xx

Hi Ally, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing your story, it resonates with me as I started my own journey with lymphoma 20 years ago when I was 19. I am now an emergency medicine physician and medical school professor who would like to share your story with my class as I believe your words will inspirational and instructional for my young medical students. Stay strong.

Thank you for sharing your story Ally❤ You're a strong woman and you're going to go on to do amazing things! Sending lots of love and good juju your way! ❤❤

You're such a brave woman, I really admire your attitude. I pray for complete healing for you.

Ran across your video. My husband was treated for Hodgkins disease 37 years ago, at same stage you were diagnosed. He received radiation treatments from his jawline to mid-chest. Sadly, he passed away just 6 months ago due to radiation heart disease from the treatments. Today treatments are better and they know how to avoid the heart getting hit with radiation. Nonetheless, his treatment at the time still gave us many precious years together and two children we might not otherwise have had, so I'm greatful. I do hope you are doing well now and that you have many, many more years of life ahead of you!

prayers going your way ! stay positive and have a good outlook on life because that is a important factor in healing any disease! God Bless!

You are so nice to think of others and have such a great attitude. My granddaughter was diagnosed with rabdo one week before her 6th birthday. She had surgery to remove it but it was fast growing and there was a small part that was attached to her optic nerve that they could not get. She went through chemo and radiation. She is now 5yrs cancer free PRAISE GOD. She was a real inspiration the whole time she was going through all of that. I pray that all of this is behind you soon never to return. God's blessings and love to you.

Hey! I have been quite worried recently because I have had a constant swollen lymph node for 3 years and many of the symptoms and risk factors (down to the specific meds I am on) of non-hodgkins lymphoma. I asked my doctor about it once and she said that it was probably because I was sick (ironically with a symptom). I haven't followed it up yet because I thought that I was being stupid thinking that I might have cancer and getting anxiety over nothing but I am going to see my new doctor to talk about it as soon as I get home. Thanks for posting this video because it has made me feel like I am not being ridiculous asking about it, even if it turns out that I don't have lymphoma. So happy to hear that everything is going well for you, wishing you the best :)

U r so positive...I m u r well by now.And ur cat must have kept u happy all these difficult times

Hi Ally, thanks for your advice. I really hope that things are improving for you. Everything you said was really helpful. Thanks so much 💗💕

Great video. You have an easy-going personality and I’m sure you have helped many people. Glad you are doing well!

I lost too many family members to this sh!t! My dearest aunt was one of them in 2016. I hope you stay strong and get the necessary help from everyone around you. Love 💚

It is scary having a biopsy and waiting for the results. I have another illness which gives you a higher chance of lymphoma, no one knows why. I did ask for a local as I had no one to drive me home. Most of the time my ENT was talking about how he had to get the Christmas party entertainment that year. I spent most of the time giggling. I had to keep turning my as the node would pop out and then go in again. Mt doctor said at the time that it wasn't cancer. I get nervous about feeling like I have a lymph node swelling as I see in my mind all the literature about much of a higher risk you are for lymphoma. I am so glad that you put about not having all the symptoms described in literature you can find. People can look at that and tell themselves well I don't have those symptoms so I must be okay. Texas also has MD Anderson so you really have a great source of help. I would ask at the hospital to speak with a social worker to see if they can help you out with paying for your care. They have sources and information that the regular doctors and nurses don't. I have ACA so I have to be very careful about which doctors I go to. I hope everything goes well for you, it now has such a higher success rate than before.

Thank you for sharing your story, I’m going through the diagnosis process and have my biopsy scheduled soon + a pet scan per my oncologist after getting all my chest X-rays, blood work, CT scans etc. This video is really helpful and cathartic ❤ I hope you are doing wonderfully

Stay positive man, needs a lot of strength to do this..thank you.

Thank you so much for taking out the time to make this video.

This is the second video in a row that has talked about insurance or money issues when it comes to medical care...that breaks my heart!! As a Canadian, I have NEVER had to have that worry. I am worried that I have Hodgkins Lymphoma as well, my doctor is sending me for an ultrasound of my swollen lymph node above my left collarbone. I just hate hearing that being able to afford medical care is something that people have to worry about. :(

Thanks for your videos and the way you smile 😁 its life-changing even... Get well soon.

I live in Sugarland and Texas Children's is the best hospital! My daughter and son have both been treated there for different reasons. You are so blessed to live where the best medical center in the country if not the world is! I hope you feel stronger and beat the heck out of this cancer! I'm rooting for you! May God bless you BIG! ✌️🏻❤️😘

Alyssa I wish you the best and pray for your swift recovery. With all do respect to you and your family I have to say you are an absolutely beautiful woman

Thank you so much for posting this video and your other one. After two months of doctors appointments and 3 bone biopsy's later we discovered my boyfriend has lymphoma in his right tibia bone. We have our first consultation with an oncologist on Monday to see what stage and what we do next. Please keep doing this videos i love the Q & A video because it is preparing us for what is to come very soon.

Thanks for sharing. it is important to get people to go in and get things checked by professionals. I'm glad you did not wait to long, and glad you found out early. God Bless Beat Navy

So good to hear you are doing well. It is nice to hear from a survivor. If I knew you, I would shave my head in support too. Please keep us updated!!!

❤ i sad looking up my swollen lymph node (left side no cold or fever) and yea i watched this . you have a great way of story telling..i can't wait to watch the rest of these videos hope to hear you doing great!! ❤❤

Sending prayers your way! Stay strong! 🤗

Very nice video I apreciate what you do and I think with all my heart that you will be fine❤

I wish you a speedy recovery and long life my dear ,you are young and courageous ,much love and blessings.

Ugh... doctors that carelessly misdiagnose are really getting to me. More than one story on KZfaq telling these stories. Happy to hear you are doing well.

It broke my heart to hear her say she had no money to see a doctor! That was my life as a young working female-- for years. And that is flat out WRONG. Healthcare should not be for only those who can "afford" it!

Dude you are such a badass. I love how in the wake of something terrifying you are choosing to remain happy and positive. Freaking out about shit does nothing but ruin your day.

Do you know you are a Warrior? Thank you so much for this message. I didn't go to the doctor and I had stage 4 colon cancer. I'm a Warrior too. That was four and a half years ago. Hopefully we will scare away cancer from now on. Good luck and never give up Hope.

Thank you for sharing your testimony and for helping others pinpoint what's going on (or not going on) with your body!!!!

When you said "Soo do you have doctor money? Because I don't" I felt that with my whole soul. I say that to my mom every week. Now I have a lump under my arm though, and with everything else feeling like it's falling apart and leukemia and breast cancer running in my family I think I'll just go and figure out the money part later.

Thank you Ally! Your video meant a great deal to me, and certainly has made me feel much better. This is my story: I began coughing up a small quantity of blood about a month ago, and thinking it was bronchitis my primary care physician put me on a five day course of Zithromax, which had no effect and the coughing continued. To make a long story short, this was followed by a chest xray, a CAT scan and finally a PET scan which flashed on lymph nodes located on my underarm, neck, chest and the back of my head. I’m going for my needle biopsy of the axillary lymph node on Monday. At this stage of the game no one wants to hazard a guess but the money seems to be on Lymphoma! I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video, it was very informative and very helpful!Many blessings and the very best of luck in fighting this!

Hello my name is Eric I stumbled into your story while looking into why one of my lymph nodes are swollen and I really hope all is well with you! I am sorry for all that your going through! I hope you have a massive support system around you, friends and family and such! You are stronger than you know and you will come out of this 100% in fact this will be a bad memory one day! Hopefully one day very soon!

Thanks for having the courage to share and help others.

You have a beautiful spirit! I hope you are doing well!

"Pay for the doctor" ... makes me shiver 💔

Stay strong! May God help you to overcome this. Don't give up. Best of luck!!!

Wishing you all the best! Thank you so much for sharing. You are truly an inspiration.

Texas Children’s is the best! Literally so blessed to be nearby.

you are awesome. I hope you are doing great. I had pericoronitis ( wisdom tooth got through gum and infected it) and felt 2 small lymphnodes under jaw near tooth plus another on other side of jaw thats pea size and all are movable. Doctor gave me antibiotic for 10 days. I just got the tooth removed and on day 7 on antibiotic. I dont have any symptom and havent been sick in years but i do have this weird mild itch near night time that bothers me on legs,arms so im worried now and will go to ENT or something to get an xray asap just in case. Awesome video though. I wish you best of luck

I hope a speedy recovery lady thank you for sharing. Thank you for fighting.

Thanks for sharing your story! Hope you get better. Loved the Porg in the background.

The whole I can’t go to the doctor because of money, even when a biopsy was suggested shows how the USA needs a universal healthcare system. So, glad from your update that you are in remission. I had a lousy bladder infection and my two appointments to my doctor, blood work and urine tests were all covered because I live in Canada. Not saying Canadian doctors can’t be dismissive or misdiagnosis but at least I don’t hesitate going to the doctor because of a money issue. Every year my doctor calls me to do a blood work and every two or three years ladies, a pap is recommended. All covered. Preventative and early diagnosis is key.

Thank you for posting the video, you are so brave. GOD bless you, praying for you. What did the doctor with the soft voice do different that knew that you had lymphoma...

Thank you for posting this. Best of luck to you!

Prayers for you & your remission❤️❤️

Such a strong positive person. God bless you and heal you soon.❤️

God bless you and your fight you will be in remission 🙏

Bless you, friend! I wish you the best.

Wonderful video! You are so relatable , likable and informative. Thanks so much. Oh! By the way...... loved the pet cameos!

I'm obsessed with watching cancer patients , they all are so lovable it seems like cancer senses good bodies to live in

Could you feel the swollen lymph nodes? Or did you find out about them from the CT??

Strength to you! You will get through it love.

Look beautiful ally! Youre a warrior, God is on ur side 💪🏻 keep strong beautiful

Hola soy survivor de lymphoma hodgkin's 2014 free cancer thank a god

stay strong ❤️

I applaud your courage to share your story. 💜❤️💕💚

Thank you for the video it was very brave of you. Glad you're doing better 😊

This story is legit my life right now. No one can figure it out!

I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia a year ago😢and haven't been the same ever since i miss the old me now all i do is worry about my health.

I wish you will get recover soon and be healthy . You are gorgeous 💗💗💗

My grandma passed away from this cancer in 2001💔 Glad too see you speaking about it you look great!

Omg, I had a very bad cold 4 weeks ago & it went away but my coughing us still on & off. I don't feel much energy too but last year I have a walnut size of lymph on my mid back, more to my left side and my doctor said it's not cancer, it's just a lymph nodes. I had ultrasound, MRI and they said it's normal but I'm just so terrifying & so anxious and I don't peace after that. Please pray for me. I was really sick when I was younger & in hospital for months. I don't want to get sick. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

You’re so strong 💕 I actually had a scare recently where my lymph nodes swelled crazy big after having the flu and pneumonia. And no antibiotics helped. I was so scared mostly because I have a 1 year old.

Prayers and love to you!! And your so right GO get CHECKED!!!

Thankyou for being brave and sharing your story. I'm full of tumor's but nobody seems to want to biopsy them, they hurt so bad they keep me up all night. It's 3 am in St. Louis and I cannot sleep yet again. I'm terrified but you give me strength