As I welcome my second thyroid-versary, which not only happens to be today, but is met with a follow-up appointment to see my surgeon in New York City, I am reminded of how far I’ve come in the last two…
Losing My Butterfly
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…
Learning to Live in the Moment
After doing a little self-reflection this past week, I gave some thought about what it really means to live in the moment. I fully admit that I am not an expert on the subject, but certain circumstances in my life…
Sayonara Sugar!
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am addicted to sugar. I’ve always had a sweet tooth – but in recent years, especially after thyroid cancer, I realized this was a habit that I needed to kick. Just to give…
Supporting ThyroidChange
{Image Courtesy of ThyroidChange} In observance of Thyroid Awareness Month, I am pleased to introduce and support ThyroidChange, a nonprofit organization, which began in 2012 by a thyroid patient looking for answers and options amongst the medical community. As a…
Ringing in the New Year
It’s that time of the year…time to say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015! I can’t believe 2014 is coming to a close already. This was one of those years that flew by. But it was a good year. I…
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
Have you taken a “scarfie” for thyroid cancer awareness? During my trip to the beach last weekend I thought it would be the perfect place to take my Scarfies 4 Thyca. This effort to raise awareness, started by a group…
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….
Waiting for the Weekend
Can you believe it is the middle of July already? I know I’ve said this before, but the summer feels like it’s slipping away and I don’t want it to end. I’m not ready for the cooler weather to roll…
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…
