Posts Tagged ‘thyroid cancer’
Lessons My Thyroid Taught Me
Dear Thyroid, I was not aware of you until you began to be scanned, examined, and photographed by doctors. Then, I got a crash course in what you are and the role you play in my body. [Read] | no responses.
Cancer and Cauliflowers
Dear Thyroid, Cancer, like cauliflower, is also just a word. If you compare the two words, cancer and cauliflower, by their definition alone, then it may be difficult to grasp the [Read] | 3 responses.
I Need a Thyroid Hostage Negotiator ASAP, Please
Dear Thyroid, Kindly stop holding on to me. I know our relationship has been rocky-from the very start, and that pesky Hashimoto's came between us causing trouble, but I believe that [Read] | 4 responses.
You Ain’t so Smart, Thyroid
Don't even think for a second that you are going to get me - to bring me down. You won't win. I'm stronger and no matter what it is that you think you can throw at me - cancer, [Read] | 6 responses.
I’m a Young Adult, Just Graduated, Why Do I Have Thyroid Cancer?
Dear Thyroid, Thyroid, did you know that i kinda hate you a little bit? well I don't even have you after a total thyroidectomy/left neck dissection in September of 2011, but you know [Read] | 5 responses.
Me vs the Cancer Monster
For the past 4 months, it's been me vs. the cancer monster. And to this point, I have been able to keep the little monster in check. I mean, relatively speaking; of COURSE there are [Read] | 2 responses.
I’m Not Crazy, My Thyroid Is… Don’t you See That?!
Dear Thyroid, I have such a love hate relationship with you. I now know that you have caused me hell for years. All the years of sucking away my energy, leaving me drained. All [Read] | 7 responses.
Life Redefined: New Thoughts
It finally happened. I don’t really know how or when, just that it did. People used to tell me that a day would come when I wouldn’t dwell on cancer. I didn’t believe them. How [Read] | 4 responses.
Yes, I Have Cancer, But I am So Much More Than A Cancer Patient
I wish I would have found this site earlier in my adventures with thyroid cancer. It's been 11 years now and I can't shake this disease. I faithfully take my medicines, watch what I eat [Read] | 3 responses.
Life Redefined: Worthy of Love
This past August I had an ablation dose of RAI to try and destroy the remaining thyroid tissue in my thyroid bed. This was my third ablation, so I knew what to expect. Low iodine diet, [Read] | 12 responses.