It’s the final days of September and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. But that doesn’t mean awareness efforts are over. Thyroid cancer is the ninth most common cancer in the United States, making early detection critical. Be sure to have your doctor perform a neck check at your next appointment and regularly examine your neck at home. I’m thankful to my readers who have offered support as I’ve shared my story, to those who have commented with questions, and others who have raised awareness in their own way. I’m also extremely grateful to Mikelle Hebeka of Zen Thyroid, who shared her valuable insight about living and coping with thyroid disease in two posts on the blog this month (you can read them here and here).
If you are looking for ways to partake in awareness efforts, here are some things that you can do right now.
Over the weekend I snapped a photo for the #TruthAboutTC challenge. For each person who shares a picture holding a sign that states #TruthAboutTC, Eisai, Inc. will donate $1 to ThyCa and Light of Life Foundation for Thyroid Cancer, up to $50,000. The month still has a few days left, so let’s help them reach their goal! Once you have your photo, share it on social media and tag two friends to help spread the word. You can even mention a fact about thyroid cancer or include a line about your own diagnosis and journey. Please visit ThyCa’s Facebook page for more information!
Yesterday I took my annual “scarfie” (scarf + selfie = scarfie, in case there was any confusion) for Scarfies 4 Thyca. Just grab your favorite scarf and take a selfie. It’s that easy. Make sure to tag your photos on social media using the hashtag #Scarfies4Thyca #CheckYourNeck #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth and get your friends involved, too!
These are two simple awareness initiatives that are a great way to educate others and raise money for thyroid cancer research. For further information on thyroid related topics, please visit the Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association and ThyroidChange.
Again, thank you to my readers and the thyroid warriors I have been fortunate enough to meet through blogging and social media. Your support means a lot to me!
P.S. The 18th Annual International Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Conference will be held next month from October 2nd – 4th (which is actually the end of this week!) in St. Louis, Missouri. Details are on ThyCa’s website!
Love that you help spread awareness, and have shared your journey. xoxoxox
Thanks for your support, Christina!
“Scarfie” … I Love it!
Love your scarf selfie! Too cute! And it’s so great you’re sharing your story and encouraging others to be informed and stay healthy! Very inspiring 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kate!
Thanks for bringing awareness to this cause and sharing your story!
xo Annie
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Nice post! You are a nice person 🙂
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It is so nice of you to spread the awareness♥♥
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Thanks, Summer! Early detection and awareness is so important.
Thanks for spreading awareness and sharing your story, this is so important! 🙂
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Thank you! Obviously, this is a very important cause for me, and I am happy to share what I’ve learned with others and help spread awareness.
Oh my goodness I’m OBSESSED with boxing, and I just got into kick boxing, I even have a new Wave Master bag and LOVE it!
I’ll be visiting your blog again
Check out my boxing post sometime 🙂
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I am loving kickboxing! It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but the results have been great and my endurance has definitely improved. I’m going to check out your post now. Thanks for visiting!
Love this post!! Thanks for spreading awareness!
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Awesome post!
-Adi xxo
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Thank you!