Prior to June 21, 2013, Harry Hudson was just a Los Angeles-based recording artist in the midst of an up-and-coming music career. The 20-year-old musician released his debut album in March, followed by a music video for his single, "World Is Gone."
But Hudson's life changed drastically this summer when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer originating from white blood cells.
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The musician was forced to put his career on hold as he completes six months of chemotherapy.
Despite this enormous challenge, Hudson's kept a level head by documenting his fight on Twitter and Instagram.
His words and photos are not only inspiring examples of perseverance and positive thinking, but a way for him to cope. Hudson told Mashable that he relied on social media for support when he was feeling alone in his illness.
"I realized that there were thousands of young adults living with cancer who are just like me," he said. "So I turned to social media to reach out to those who I couldn't physically be there to help. If I could inspire one person to live their life to the fullest, then I accomplished what I set out to do."
Over the past week I have received a lot of tweets regarding my recent absence from twitter (Cont...)
On June 21st I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma - a cancer that is highly CURABLE with chemotherapy treatment (Cont...)
Starting Tuesday, I will start my 6 month chemo treatment to cure this cancerous disease.This is merely an obstacle on my life's (Cont...)
journey which I will overcome through the love & support of my family, friends, and fans, as well as my music (Cont...)
Thanks for your patience. I will fight and I will win. - Love, Harry.
Wow #PrayForHarry is trending worldwide. In tears seeing how many people care. Love is stronger than cancer. Together we will win!
Starting my 10th chemo right now after this I'll have only 9 more to go!
Yah I'm in Pain,, but I just do ma thang and there ain't nothin you can do about dat!.... Ahah that's gonna be my motto for today.
Mhmm Chemo feels so goood ;) ....... Actually not really at all, I just make the best of the worst situation!! #turnwayUP ahah
Making my first album while fighting cancer is a blessing... Name someone else who's done that.... It's time to change the game.
Never been in so much pain in my life...so close to the finish line though. I will fight and I will win...
You're prayers worked! I am leaving the hospital today and going home!! Love y'all so much! Words can't explain how I feel. LOVE>cancer
I don't wanna be a sob story..all I wanna be is a good role model cause I never had one growing up... If you're inspired, I am doing my job.
I am devoted on giving back to children throughout my career and helping save lives and that's that. I will fight and win. 2014...just watch
Hudson is nearing the end of his chemotherapy sessions and is hoping to be illness-free by 2014.
Everything is going to be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end....
— Harry Hudson (@RealHarryHudson) December 6, 2013
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