Avery Jordan was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma her junior year.
WETUMPKA, Ala. - Graduation is a major milestone for any high school senior, but for Avery Jordan, the accomplishment means even more.Avery was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma her junior year. She was faced with not only having to battle schoolwork, but also chemotherapy and treatment.
Avery finished chemotherapy in August and finished radiation in late October of last year. In February of this year, her scans were found clear. Avery will attend Southern Union Community College in Opelika in the fall and will start classes at Auburn in January. She plans to pursue a degree in oncology so she can help children fight cancer.
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