The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck. Ironically, Vanessa, in Greek, means butterfly. Two years ago yesterday, on April 2, 2013, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and lost my butterfly. I remember…
Gift Guide: ThyCa Spirit Items
As this gift guide series comes to a close, I had to add a few items from ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association that would make great gifts for any thyroid patient, survivor or caregiver. I have many of their spirit…
Thyroid Thursday
Image Courtesy of ThyCa Can you believe this is the last full week of September? It is also the last week of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! I’m glad there is a month devoted to the ninth most common cancer (according…
Thyroid Thursday
Can you believe we are halfway through September and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month? While awareness should take place every day, I hope all the articles, photos, and tweets I’ve shared have inspired you to get your neck checked and learn…
Thyroid Thursday
To honor Thyroid Cancer Awareness, during the month of September there will be a new series, Thyroid Thursday, posted each week. Topics will include how to perform neck checks, what to know about thyroid cancer, and how to promote awareness….
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
As a thyroid cancer survivor, I will be promoting Thyroid Cancer Awareness during the month of September by posting links to articles and information from ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association. According to ThyCa, approximately 62,980 people in the United States…
One Year Out…
I am feeling very grateful as I sit down to write this post, which marks my one-year thyroid-versary. Last June, on a warm summer day, I awoke early with my hospital bag ready to go. I was heading to Weill…
Coming to Grips with Thyroid Cancer
On April 2, 2013 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. According to the Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association and the American Cancer Society, approximately 60,220 people in the United States were diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013. I never expected to…
