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Thirtieth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
” (I )FOUND MY VOICE ”
when i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, i decided to start a blog to document what was happening to me. i did this for myself- it was therapeutic to put all my feelings down in writing, but i also hoped that my blog would help someone else along their journey. i tried to write honestly about what was happening to me. i read all the books on thyroid cancer that i could, and i encouraged others to do the same. it took a little while, but when other people started reading my blog and sending back comments it was great! i found that i was more proactive in my own treatment- i asked more questions about procedures, treatments,etc. i also got copies of all of my tests, scans, and ultrasounds so that i could have my own record of how i was progressing. i have made so many friends through my blog and i am thankful for their support and advice to me. this has been an incredibly positive experience for me, and i am glad that i was able to focus on the positive and not the negative side of having cancer.i love music- and i usually use the title of a song for my blog entries. i do not sing all that well anymore, but somehow through it all i have found my voice.
(Bio) hello, my name is bea young-smith. i was diagnosed with stage 3 papillary thyroid cancer in 2010, and had surgery to remove all of my thyroid, 2 of my parathyroids, and 11 lymph nodes. i also had treatment with the I-131 a couple of months after my surgery. i am a health professional, a mother,wife, and now a new grandmother! dealing with thyroid cancer has been a challenge for me- like it is for everyone. having cancer changed my life, gave me a “new normal”, and along with way……..
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3 Responses to “Thirtieth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement”
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I AM THANKFUL YOU HAD THE ENERGY TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE. IT GIVES ME HOPE.
thank you for your comment, and i hope that you soon find your voice and the energy that you need to do the things that you love and are important to you. good luck!
So glad you were able to find your voice in the process helping yourself and others good Luck you got a vote from me.