Posts Tagged ‘Life Redefined written by Joanna Isbill’
Life Redefined: Transitioning
When I was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer, I was hyper-focused on the coming weeks and months that would be filled with treatment. I had surgery, then the low-iodine diet, and then [Read] | 2 responses.
Life Redefined: Grieving Forward
When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, I immediately began looking forward to the day when I would be back to normal. That is what I was working towards, getting back to my old [Read] | 18 responses.
Life Redefined: More Resources for Young Adults
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I immediately hit the internet. I needed information, and Google became my best friend. Here’s what I discovered: there is an ABUNDANCE of information [Read] | no responses.
Life Redefined: Have You Thanked Your Caregiver Today?
As you know, January is Thyroid Awareness Month. This month, we want you to BRING IT and make your voices heard. As we create and spread awareness for thyroid diseases and cancers, I [Read] | 8 responses.
Life Redefined: My Resource List
Today, I want to share with you a few of my favorite online articles/resources for thyroid disease and cancer. Each link under the topics below is a resource that I personally use and [Read] | 7 responses.
Life Redefined: The Elephant in the Room
Have you ever noticed that depression is not an illness that’s easily discussed? People who aren’t depressed don’t talk about it. People who ARE depressed don’t talk about it [Read] | 6 responses.
Life Redefined: Free Falling
I received an email a few days ago from a fellow thyroid cancer survivor asking me for some medical advice. This survivor was scared she was having a recurrence and wanted to know my [Read] | 6 responses.
Life Redefined: Is “Weapons of Mass Destruction” an Overstatement?
In my last article, Are We Becoming Weapons of Mass Destruction?, I wrote about my personal experience with radioactive iodine and my belief that we need stricter guidelines to protect [Read] | 9 responses.