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Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy After Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC · How we work

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Sarah Esposito, a 26-year-old U.S. lash technician, was diagnosed with classic Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2026.
She first noticed a neck lump in February 2026, later experiencing chest pain.
On July 11 she underwent egg retrieval to preserve fertility before starting chemotherapy.
Six days later she began a six-cycle chemotherapy regimen, causing exhaustion and hair loss.
Her oncologist advised her to quit lash work because of chemical exposure concerns.

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Story summary

Sarah Esposito, a 26-year-old U.S. lash technician, was diagnosed with classic Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2026.
She first noticed a neck lump in February 2026, later experiencing chest pain.
On July 11 she underwent egg retrieval to preserve fertility before starting chemotherapy.
Six days later she began a six-cycle chemotherapy regimen, causing exhaustion and hair loss.
Her oncologist advised her to quit lash work because of chemical exposure concerns.