Summary
Nevin Shoker, a 29-year-old man from California, initially thought his severe cough and other symptoms were minor issues like asthma. After persistent symptoms including itching, night sweats, and swelling, he was eventually diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the immune system. Despite delays in treatment, he has completed his first round of chemotherapy and is sharing his journey on TikTok to help others.
Key Facts
- Nevin Shoker experienced severe coughing and was initially told it was asthma.
- His symptoms worsened to include severe itching, fatigue, night sweats, and neck swelling.
- After five months, he was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system starting in B-lymphocytes.
- There were delays in Shoker's treatment due to insurance approval processes.
- Hodgkin lymphoma generally has a high cure rate, approximately 90%.
- Shoker shares his cancer journey on TikTok and has gained over 46,000 followers.
- He finds sharing his experiences therapeutic and hopes to help others by doing so.
