I’m a freelance Cinematographer & Photographer based in Los Angeles. September 2017, just a few months after turning 27, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which is Cancer that starts in the Lymphatic System. I did 6 months of Chemotherapy, a total of 12 ABVD Chemo Treatments. Then on July 3rd 2018, just a few weeks before turning 28, my PET Scan came out clear and now I’m in remission. June 16th 2020 I had my 2 year follow up + checkups and everything is clear.
The purpose of this blog was to keep family & friends up-to-date and hopefully serve as encouragement to anyone going through a similar situation.
The name āBeets by Fioā originated from the holistic diet I was trying, pre Chemo, which was packed with daily juicing of beets, and the twist on the name āBeats by Dr. Dreā
Checkout my postĀ hereĀ to read my story from diagnosis to chemo. For helpful tips during chemo, checkout theseĀ blogs
Lastly, here is aĀ galleryĀ of all the adventures from diagnosis to my last chemo treatment.
Peace, love, and beets!
ā„ Fio