I am 33 years old and was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins in Jan. 2007. I have gone through ABVD from March - August 2007 and was cancer free then in October was told the cancer had returned. I again went through ABVD from October - December 2007 and the cancer still remains in my chest. I was told that it was to close to my heart to have radiation my doctor then sent me to MD Anderson. I am now being told I will have to have a stem cell transplant I am very scared and nervous. I would like to know if anyone else has had a stem cell transplant and can give me any advice on what to expect.