Posts Tagged ‘Written by Joanna Isbill’
Life Redefined: Seventy Thousand
Cancer awareness is kind of an interesting concept for me. We are ALL aware of cancer, right? I mean, we all know that exists, we all know the physical effects it can have on a body, and [Read] | 8 responses.
Life Redefined: Waiting
I’m really bad at waiting, especially when it comes to waiting for my doctor to call. Usually, I call his office several times bugging them to give me some answers. When scheduling a [Read] | 2 responses.
A Nuclear Reaction: My response to the potential danger posed by the nuclear reactors in Japan
We’ve had tons of discussion within the past day regarding the nuclear reactors in Japan and the potential danger involved. We don’t all agree with each other, and that’s [Read] | 10 responses.
Life Redefined: When will I get back to normal?
I talk to a lot of survivors who ask me, “When will I get back to normal?” or, “When will I be my old self again?” I get it. I’ve asked those same questions many times before. [Read] | 12 responses.
Life Redefined: Are We Becoming Weapons of Mass Destruction?
Throughout the past week or so, there has been an abundance of news stories on the dangers of radioactive iodine (RAI) to others. I want to talk about this because SO many of us have to [Read] | 37 responses.
Life Redefined: Feeling is Healing
As you’ve lived with disease, have you ever had friends or family members tell you to stay positive? That everything is going to be okay? The day I was diagnosed with cancer, one of [Read] | 11 responses.
The Gland News about Thyrogen
As many of you may know, the FDA restricted the availability of Thyrogen in May per this decree. This is a big deal for thyroid cancer patients—so many of us rely on Thyrogen for scans [Read] | 16 responses.
Life Redefined: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn and face the thy-strain)
Not too long ago I was feeling nostalgic and decided to leaf through my old high school yearbooks. Equally as amusing as the pictures (my awkward phase lasted an embarrassing number of [Read] | 13 responses.
Life Redefined: The Importance of Community and a Call to Action
Do you remember how you felt after you were diagnosed with thyroid cancer/disease? I do. I had a mixture of feelings course through my body, all of which I remember vividly. One of those [Read] | 39 responses.
Life Redefined: This Is Not Chicken Soup for the Thyroidectomized Soul
Cancer is a heavy burden to carry. The road you walk when you have cancer is hard and treacherous. Having cancer on your mind everyday will leave you weary and exhausted. In order to [Read] | 18 responses.