An update is in order: First of all, I want to thank you all for continuing to pray for me so much over the last few months. I cannot tell you how much it means to me to know that so many are lifting my situation up in prayer. Though things are still in potential flux, it seems most likely that I will have surgery on May 20 at University of Michigan. There is only so much that they can tell about thyroid cancer ahead of time without scans that contain a lot more radiation, which would be further damaging to my thyroid. After surgery, they will be able to ascertain exactly what type and what stage the cancer is, and whether it has spread. They are, of course, hopeful, that I will be able to keep my leg, and that my voice will not be affected, but those are still fairly large concerns, about which my multiple doctors are conversing. God has been holding me close, and I am doing my best to cope with all of the uncertainty, as well as the weight of this diagnosis. Please pray also for my courage and strength, as well as continued trust in God through this journey ahead. One more important point: Many well-meaning people have implied to me that I must have done something wrong healthwise in order to get cancer. But things are rarely that simple. In my case, I have been on a plant-based diet most of my life, and I’ve been eating mostly raw and many servings of fruits and vegetables daily for the last couple of decades. I have also walked about 5 miles a day for the last 20 years, and do other forms of exercise through the week (including many backpacking trips, like the 160 mile section of the PCT last month that this picture is from). And I have cared for my mental health by seeing a therapist multiple times every month and seeking to live my life with balance and margins. I do not share these lifestyle choices to brag or guilt-trip anyone, but to raise awareness that even people who are seeking to live as healthfully as possible can still get cancer. It just makes me long even more for heaven! #cancerupdate #thyca #backpackingistherapy #godisfaithful #prayersneeded #latergram #pct2024 #californiaaqueduct #sunsetinthemojavedesert #springinthemojavedesert
Hürthle cell thyroid cancer, also known as oxyphilic cell carcinoma, is a rare form of thyroid cancer that has unique clinical features and treatment considerations. Learn more about the intricacies of Hürthle cell thyroid cancer on our blog, where we cover its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
ThyCa's Anaplastic Support Group meets tomorrow, the last Tuesday of the month, at 9pm Eastern. For details, go to www.thyca.org/sg/sig-anaplastic (link in bio to all support groups) or write to [email protected]. #ATCstinks #ThyCa
She’s the albatross She is here to destroy you🖤 . . . #momsofinstagram #thatoneredhead #redheadsofinstagram #redhead #redheadsdoitbetter #thyroid #thyroidectomy #THYCA #thycawarrior #taylorswift #ttpd #thealbatross
🦋 Transformé el "por qué" en "para qué". #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Happening Tuesday at 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central & 8pm Eastern. This is for those currently on the LID, or who will soon be, and for those caretakes who will help with meal preparation. Write to [email protected] to learn details. #LIDEats #ThyCa
🦋 El cáncer de tiroides es cáncer. Fin. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
As we wrap up Volunteer's Week - we just have to ask: Would you like to volunteer with ThyCa? If so, head over here and fill out the form: thyca.pub/volunteer (link in bio) THANK YOU!! #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
Behind the scenes here at ThyCa there's a small group of dedicated volunteers who are reaching out to many of you via social media, Reddit, Inspire, etc. THANK YOU to all of them! #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
Saturday fun run while listening to the tortured poets department 🏃♀️💕 It’s honestly the best album for easy runs. #thyroidcancer #strenghttraining #wellness #thyca #runnerscommunity #igrunners #flatrunner #instarunners #runnersgirl #beatyesterday #runshots #njrunner #runhappy #njrunning #healthyliving #runforfun #thycawarrior #garmin #brooksrunning #unitednychalf #postpartumrunning #brooklynhalf #nyrr #teamnuun #nycmarathon #nuunambassador
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EVxqcPrCpnrptcu5/?mibextid=oFDknk Here's a FREE event you may be interested in: Patient Education Day from SNMMI June 9, 2024 Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building 255 Front St. W. Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 Or attend virtually. Register here: thyca.pub/SNMMI2024 #ThyCa #thyroidcancer
💖 Sobreviví al cáncer de tiroides. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
"But you don't have a thyroid, how do you have cancer?!" I don't frickin know, and believe me, I'm hella frickin annoyed about it. As a matter of fact, I have test prep all week leading up to my PET scan on Friday, and I WANT TO CLIMB OUT OF MY OWN SKIN. I'm so anxious. I think in ALL CAPS all the time because I'm anxious all of the damn time. Monday: thyrogen injection Tuesday: thyrogen injection Wednesday: low dose radioactive iodine pill Thursday: blood work Friday: PET scan Fun fact: I have a bucket list. I'll share it. Just know that I know some of them will not happen in this lifetime. (@taylorswift hit me up if you wanna make a cancer fighter's and her kids' dreams come true.) 1. Attend General Conference with my husband. We'd stay in a hotel and eat in that Italian restaurant @em.vanderwood and Devin hosted their reception lunch in. Attainable. The only tricky thing is the logistics and making sure the babes are all safe. 2. Meet @taylorswift I know this will never, ever happen, but typing that out makes me want to cry. I've grown up listening to her music. I just want to tell her how much that's meant to me. I'd settle for tickets to her concert, but it would literally be a dream come true to hold a conversation with @taylorswift 3. Get courtside seats and take Kyle to a playoffs game of his choice. "That's not something YOU want to do." Look. Last time we went to an NBA game was January 2020. I was hella pregnant. It was in downtown Portland. I loved seeing the twinkle in Kyle's eyes as we watched the game. The fact that he had a great time made it the time of my life. 4. Take the kids to Disneyland or Disney World. I went when I was ten, and boy howdy, it's one of my favorite memories. Or LEGO land. I'm torn on the two. All I know is, I LOVE seeing the kids experience things with awe and excitement. I just got teary eyed writing that. 5. Meet my Korean ancestors/relative. Isn't that so silly? It's something that's been on my bucket list since I was a kid. I'd LOVE to meet/reconnect with my Korean grandmother who made my biological mother eat seaweed soup. What wisdom would she pass to me? I don't know. Maybe I'm romanticizing? #ThyCa
The person-to-person network (TPPN) is another way that ThyCa offers support. THANK YOU to the volunteers who work on this important project. #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
🦋 El apoyo psicológico es indispensable en cáncer de tiroides. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
I've been etching butterflies in brass! This one is on a 15inch silver-plated chain - perfect thyroid choker! Website in bio. #butterflynecklace #thyca #brassjewelry #chokernecklace #thyroidchoker #feelgoodjewelry
Join Triage Cancer for a FREE webinar about Estate Planning on Tuesday 4/30! Register: triagecancer.org/webinars (link in bio) This webinar explains the various documents that can make up an estate plan, things to consider as you begin the process of creating your plan and options available to individuals to protect their medical decision-making rights. + FREE CE for professionals. #TriageTalks #CancerRights #TriageHealth #ThyCa
ThyCa offers an email discussion listserv through Groups.io which is formatted as a general listserv on different parts of the thyroid cancer journey. Learn more here: https://thyca.groups.io/g/Main (link in bio) THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS who reply to emails and offer amazing support. #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
🦋 Vivir sin tiroides es más duro de lo que nos cuentan. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Finally some great weather here in NJ. I am 6 weeks out from race day. The Mastercard New York Mini 10K and honestly don’t know if I’ll even see the start line as I haven’t been running consistently. I know for sure if I do I’m not racing and it will be just for fun. #thyroidcancer #strenghttraining #wellness #thyca #runnerscommunity #igrunners #flatrunner #instarunners #runnersgirl #beatyesterday #runshots #njrunner #runhappy #njrunning #healthyliving #runforfun #thycawarrior #garmin #brooksrunning #unitednychalf #postpartumrunning #brooklynhalf #nyrr #teamnuun #nycmarathon #nuunambassador
Precision Oncology Explained 🔬 Precision oncology is a cutting-edge approach to cancer treatment that considers each patient’s unique characteristics to make more personalized treatment decisions. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, precision oncology focuses on the specific genetic and molecular changes within a person’s tumor to guide treatment decisions. Learn more on our blog!
A team of amazing people await your calls when you need help. Dial 877-588-7904 and leave us a message. We'll call you back! If you are outside of the USA or Canada, please write to [email protected] instead. THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
🦋 El cáncer de tiroides está en auge y nadie habla de ello. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
It's hard to find information you can trust when researching thyroid disorders online. That's why the thyroid experts at AACE created the AACE Journey for Patients With Thyroid Disease. Check it out at www.aace.com/patient-journey/thyroid (link in our bio to AACE) @TheAACE #WeAreAACE #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa
This time 5 years ago I’d been through the first biggest hurdle of my life, little did I know there was another to look foward to #checkyourneck #checkyourself #checkyourneck🦋 #checkyourneck🦋💖💜💙 #thycawarrior #thyca #thycawarriors #awareness
We have many support groups www.thyca.org/sg and each one is led by one or more volunteers. THANK YOU!! #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
🦋 El mejor cáncer es el que no ocurre. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Took 3 weeks off and back to stroller running 🏃♀️ #thyroidcancer #strenghttraining #wellness #thyca #runnerscommunity #igrunners #flatrunner #instarunners #runnersgirl #beatyesterday #runshots #njrunner #runhappy #njrunning #healthyliving #runforfun #thycawarrior #garmin #brooksrunning #unitednychalf #postpartumrunning #brooklynhalf #nyrr #teamnuun #nycmarathon #nuunambassador
ThyCa's Board is made of of a team of volunteers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Learn more here: thyca.pub/BoD #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
As volunteer recognition week continues - we especially thank our Medical Advisory Council thyca.pub/MAC #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
A couple recent, very meaningful, tattoos. 🧬🌱 A *sweet* DNA vine covering my 2-time surgery/cancer parathyroid/thyroid scar on my neck. Growth is a choice. Yes, my DNA is broken, but it’s up to me what I choose to make of my own body. I can live in that brokenness or I can live in the fact that I’m still here. I’m still developing, there’s still a plan for me in these cells. As I look upon it fondly, I find I’m in love with this one. I feel complete again, as though it was always a part of me. “She laughs without fear of the future.” I have a rare view of what my future holds. Folks, it’s never great. BUT how lucky am I to be human in every sense of the word? I see my feeble body in all its decay, yet I make the conscious decision to live for the here and now. My only hope is that I always choose to live this way. Forget the future. I’m living my life for the present. Thank you @handsometonyturrini and @rxvynjade for always giving me bits of my body back. You’re gifts in my life. . . . #bplusart #dna #brokendna #fmen1 #dnatattoo #vine #plant #tattooart #inked #tattooedwomen #men1 #disabledandcute #disabledartist #vintageclothing #tattoo #peacock #raredisease #thyca #fcancer #cancersurvivor #thyroidcancersurvivor #pancreaticcancersurvivor #lungcancersurvivor #neuroendocrinecancer
🦋 Más investigación sobre el cáncer de tiroides, por favor. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Today starts Volunteer Recognition Week! At www.ThyCa.org (link in bio) we are powered by volunteers. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!! #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
🦋 El cáncer de tiroides NO es "un buen cáncer". #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Tomorrow is the RAI-R Virtual Support Group. To join, write to [email protected]. To learn more ahead of the meeting about RAI-R, watch this video: youtu.be/oQhMix-ADCk. Also check this website: www.thyca.org/sg/sig-rai-resistant (link in bio to all support groups) #ThyCa
then + now🎗️ your scars will change and they will heal❤️🩹 take care of them and take care of yourself👐
🦋 El cáncer de tiroides afecta al 1% de la población. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
📋️Advocating for yourself is an essential part of your health care journey. Learn more here: youtu.be/_xJGWB6cRr4 (link to all 2023 videos in our bio) #ThyCaConf23 #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
80% de l@s pacientes con cáncer de tiroides son mujeres. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
After lots of rest and rehydration, I started feeling better. Then, this cold came back.😮💨 On the horizon: chest X-ray, full blood panel, antibiotic #3, CT scan. 🙏🏽❤️ #chronicillnessawareness #thyca #weakimmunesystem #truthabouttc #youngadultcancersurvivor #sickofbeingsick #bestrongjustalittlelonger
🦋 El impacto del cáncer de tiroides está infravalorado. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
Here's a few interesting facts about #thyroidcancer for your Wednesday morning ☀️ In case you didn't know, we have a Thyroid cancer support group every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next one is TODAY! No need to register Drop in at our "Schmier Room" link in our Linktree #supportgroup #thyca #thyroidcancersupport #support #cancersupport #thycawarrior
ThyCa is lucky to have artists like @oquigley_design who graciously share their beautiful creations with us so we can share them with you! What does the artist inspire in you with this pottery? Comfort? Support? Let us know. View more by scanning the QR code or going to thyca.pub/PotteryArt (link in bio) #ThyCa #ThyroidCancer
🦋 No hay cáncer bueno. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
🦋 ✨ Sin tiroides pero con ganas de vivir. #cáncerdetiroides #cáncertiroides #cancerdetiroides #cancertiroides #thyroidcancer #thyca #cancer #tiroides #thyroid #sintiroides #divulgacion #medicina #advocacy #salud #saludmental #hashimoto #graves #hipertiroidismo #hipotiroidismo #endocrinologia #prevencion #sanar #cancersurvivor #radioyodo #radioterapia #rai #cancerawareness #yodoradioactivo #tiroidectomia #comunidad
NEW! Happening tomorrow - The ThyCa Caregivers Support Group holds free virtual meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024! Please email the group facilitator at [email protected] for answers to any questions and instructions on how to join the meetings. #ThyCa
#whyirelay #thyca #cáncersurvivor #caregiver https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RelayForLife/RFLCY24NER?px=58662779&pg=personal&fr_id=107285 The first time Cancer came into my life I was 8 years old. My father was diagnosed with kidney cancer and ended up dying because of it. I have had multiple other people and animals in my life get diagnosed with cancer since then. In 2021 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After surgery and radioactive iodine I seem to be in the clear! The funds I'm raising will sustain critical research and provide services for people trying to cope with their cancer experience. Believe me, every dollar really does count, so I'm asking you to please donate today.
I haven't really posted much in several years. I took a step back from social media and have just been living life. I took about a year and a half off from training after Ironman Florida '22 to focus on the family and work we just finished building a new home. It's just been a bit crazy. I'm ready to get back into training though and get my fitness journey back on track, but with a much different approach. I have some really huge announcements coming soon and I'll be posting my journey again in an effort to motivate and help others. #unathlete Last week was 7 years since my thyroid cancer surgery! I can't believe how time flies.
Today kicks off Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week® (OHANCAW). This takes place every April which is a whole month dedicated to this awareness campaign. Please visit www.ThyCa.org (link in bio) to learn more specifically about thyroid cancer and we encourage you to do self exams and point out any changes to your doctor. #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a rare but very aggressive type of thyroid cancer. ATC accounts for only 1-2% of thyroid cancer cases, yet its aggressive behavior and poor prognosis emphasize the importance of timely detection and intervention. Raising awareness about anaplastic thyroid cancer is essential for prompt diagnosis and effective management. Explore our blog post to learn more about this malignancy.
About 20 million Americans have a thyroid-related disease, so you are not alone! Check out the AACE Journey for Patients With Thyroid Disease for medically accurate information and guidance: www.aace.com/patient-journey/thyroid (link in our bio to AACE) @TheAACE #WeAreAACE #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
I’m celebrating 9 years CANCER FREE!!! 🦋🎉I wrote the following one year after my diagnosis and I will remind you AGAIN… CHECK YOUR NECK!!! Be your own advocate!🦋…”One year ago today, I heard the words, “You have cancer.” while driving in my car...over the phone. It felt like someone had just punched me in the gut. I wanted to cry, throw up, scream, and laugh all at the same time. Most of all, I didn’t want to believe it was true. After I had my little breakdown in the car, I called a couple of family members and close friends and decided that it was time to (in my cousin’s words) “kick some cancer butt”. So, while my family and friends were fervently praying, I was sleeping peacefully. That peace has never left. I may have had some moments of fear and frustration but that peace is constant. The last year has been hard...really hard. But God has been faithful to provide answers when we needed them, doctors who are skilled in more than just medicine, and a support system that is beyond what I deserve. My doctor keeps telling me that I can’t use the words “cancer free” for 5 years. One down, 4 to go! *** BUT I’m believing for a different report! Doctors don’t know everything. 😉” # #thyca #thyroidcancer #checkyourneck #cancersurvivor
🌴We all know that #MeddiesRock - here's a #ThyCaConf23 video youtu.be/01SNhGfMLaQ that discusses managing MTC early in the journey. Did you know that we have a whole track dedicated to MTC at our Conference? Join us at #ThyCaConf24 in Houston, Sept 20-22 (or virtually). #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
Tomorrow is the monthly virtual support group meeting that discusses topics of interest regarding people who have been diagnosed with poorly differentiated thyroid cancer. The meeting starts at Noon Eastern. To join, write to [email protected] or visit www.thyca.org/sg/sig-poorly-differentiated (link in bio) #ThyCa
Mark your calendars for this coming Sunday when ThyCa Santa Cruz holds their FREE virtual meetings on Zoom at 3:30 PM Pacific. Members of our group or others are welcome. Please email our group facilitators at [email protected] for the instructions on how to join us. #ThyCa
Did you know that papillary thyroid cancer occurs most often between the ages of 30 to 50? Most papillary thyroid cancers are slow growing and not life threatening. Not all papillary thyroid cancers have to be treated by removing the entire thyroid gland. Interested in exploring whether your cancer can be treated with less aggressive treatments? Thyroid GuidePx® helps identify cancers with a low risk of recurrence.
Went bouncing around in these badass shoes this morning while I thanked my body for all the amazing things it has done over the last 21 years. Very grateful I am able to keep running and chasing big scary goals even though I'm living with cancer. . @hoka Cielo X1 is a super sweet ride! Might be heavy for some of you speedy folks but it's likely going to be my race day shoe. #BAMR #bamrbassador #feetfirstsports #runningwithcancer #runhoco @msmjhccoaching #thyca #cancerversary #fcancer
Vacation was great! As silly as this sounds, it’s been a challenge going from Pacific time zone to Central. One of my meds dosage has been increased, so I feel like blah 🤢🥴😵 Tough Friends Art Club last night was so therapeutic! Thank you @gildasclubmadison @ohyouresotough @gildasclubmiddletn #cancersurvivor #youngadultcancer #chronicdisease #thyca #ohyouresotough #toughfriendsartclub #unikitty #lego #gildasclub #youngadultcancersurvivor #thyroidcancer #acrylicpainting #beginnerportrait #cancersurvivorship
Explore the diverse landscape of thyroid cancer. Your thyroid cancer journey is unique, and the specific type and stage will determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Dive into our blog for insights on thyroid cancer subtypes. Understanding these differences empowers collaboration with healthcare professionals for a personalized treatment approach. #CancerisPersonal #ThyroidCancer #Blog #Thyroid #ThyCa
-10.4 LBS 🤍 It’s been a little less than a month since I looked at my work schedule 🗓️ and had a real conversation with myself about how this was my new norm. I can’t change that, but would I could change was my mindset. I thought deep and hard about what I CAN control like what I did with my time and energy when I am home. I started proactively planning the best I could to continue to work on my health/fitness goals on the road. This meant planning meals, checking the gym situation, scheduling my rest days accordingly, and making sure I took time mentally to check out and rest from everything. @d.o.s.e.y KELSEY @inspirednutra KELSEY I have some goals I want to achieve and I’m excited to continue to share them with y’all 🫶 PS. not going to lie when I got on the scale this AM and was EXACTLY the same as I was when I left for a week work trip at first I was mad, I started going through my head what I could have done differently and then I STOPED MYSELF… like biach you drove over 1,000 miles and were not stop working and living out a suitcase and you didn’t gain any weight. Glass half empty/full #gym #fitness #weightlossjourney #thyroid #thyroidcancer #thyca #girlswholift #oc #health #wellnessjourney #healingjourney
#ThyCaConf24 is coming to Houston, Texas Sept 20-22 (plus a virtual option). To get an idea of the amazing content you'll experience - watch this video from #ThyCaConf23 Tune in here: youtu.be/_zBu1SOmP1E (link in bio) #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
Ran across these on my snap chat memories… These are images of my thyroid cancer struggles… RAI 131 aint for the weak 🫠🫠🫠 #thyca #thyroidcancerwarrior #thyroidcancersucks #rai131
Tomorrow evening is the Teen Special Interest Support Group meeting. Find more details here: www.thyca.org/sg/sig-teens Please e-mail our group facilitators at [email protected] for answers to any questions and the instructions on how to join us. #ThyCa Link in bio to support groups
I was in such a dark place when I started my health journey. Fighting cancer for the second time. Feeling miserable in my own skin. Trying to find myself after having 3 kids. I started out by pushing play on my workouts in my living room and started with a weight program for the very first time ever after being a big cardio junkie. Then I started working out in about an 8 foot space in my small garage beside the Tahoe. Now I have my own workout room in the basement that I always dreamed of! I have worked out on all our vacations, because it makes me feel good. It’s therapy to me. I have worked out while camping. I’ve worked out at parks while my kids played. I’ve worked out with my workouts streaming on my phone in gyms occasionally. I’ve worked out in different countries. I love that our workouts can literally go anywhere and fit your lifestyle. I love that I can push play from the comfort of my own home, know exactly what to do, no guesswork, meal plans are provided, support from others, extra accountability to show up for myself and inspire others! Working out live at our special events are super cool too, like we got to do during our entire trip! We were handed our pre workout all fixed up for us as we walked in the door. People are hugging, dancing, sharing high fives with strangers. There were some spouses that joined in that had never done a workout before, but were inspired by other spouses to join in. Tears were shed from many that were so darn proud of themselves for how far they’ve already come. The inspiration in that room is something that is hard to put into words. We are all dealing with something, but we are all working to overcome. Then we crushed our workout with our super trainers and walked out being handed our superfoods shake feeling so flippin amazing in our own skin and proud!!! Tell me that doesn’t sound incredible?? I’d absolutely love to chat with you about your goals and see how I can help you feel your best! Life doesn’t just give you what you want. It gives you what you work for. In my 4th battle, facing some incredibly difficult life situations, but still fighting for my health! You are your only **continued in comments
On the Low Iodine Diet (LID)? Wishing you could put some creamer in your coffee? Try shopping for a LID-safe sweetened condensed coconut milk! You can also make some of your favorite recipes and convert them to being LID-safe by using this, instead of traditional sweetened condensed milk. Find our cookbook at thyca.pub/LIDEats (link in bio) #LIDEats #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
That face you make when your old friend MD Anderson says, “tumor marker undetected, no disease noted” for another year! It’s been 16 years and 8 months since diagnosis and just about 14.5 years since I was first given the official NED. It never gets old hearing those words. While I fight through significant side effects daily from treatment all those years ago, I remain grateful. God is good! 🩷🩵💜 #makingcancerhistory #mdanderson #thyca #survivor
Hypocalcemia is a rare side effect for some of us when we have a thyroidectomy. Learn about the risks and how to manage low calcium in this #ThyCaConf23 video found here: youtu.be/6iQrnIxLfiE (link in bio) #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #ThyroidCancerSurvivor #ThyCaSurvivor #ThyroidCancerWarrior #ThyCaWarrior
NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE!🦋 #CancerSurvivor From here, I will be on life-long maintenance medication and will continue to have check-ups and tests done—to make sure I stay in remission. “My scars tell a story of when cancer tried to break me and failed.” The scar I have will always be a reminder to take care of myself, love myself, and listen to people who advocate for me—especially my family. Thank you for standing by me, praying for me, guiding me, and hearing me out when I just needed to cry.🩷💙🩵 We kicked cancer’s butt! #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa PS: Always remember to #CheckYourNeck.
September is #ThyroidCancer Awareness Month—DUDE WHERE’S MY THYROID? I’m not going to share my diagnosis and treatment stories on this post cuz I’ve already done that. My scar speaks for itself—please be diligent with your check ups and always have your doctors #CheckYourNeck.🦋 To those who reached out when I was diagnosed (and still continue to do so)—thank you for your prayers, love, concern, and for sharing stories of your own journey with me. Thank you for the inspiration and safe space. Fighting—love y’all!🩷💙🩵 #CancerWarrior #ThyCa #FuckCancer #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth
So there’s a lot that’s been going on that I’ve chosen not to talk about until now. This is my way of unloading. 06.13.2023. Goodbye, butterfly.🦋 Had a total thyroidectomy and said “good riddance!” to my thyroid—a 🦋-shaped gland in the neck. 2 small nodules were found in my thyroid in February 2020. Since they were too small to be considered anything at the time, we just had to monitor my thyroid every few months. Eventually, I had to get a biopsy done, which essentially said I needed surgery. This was when I knew things were getting serious.🫣 1. Chilling on the morning of surgery. 2. Post-surgery IV drips—antibiotics, pain killer, sugar water, and sodium chloride (as far as I can remember). My calcium level was constantly being monitored. Was eventually given calcium chewables. 3. An ice collar, my best friend for the next few days after surgery.🤣 Found out that one nodule disappeared—like it wasn’t even seen on histopath AT ALL!🙌🏼 But unfortunately, the other one’s early-stage Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Being told my diagnosis was a big and scary pill to swallow. I still can’t quite wrap my head around it. #FuckCancer Thankfully, my doctors say it’s very curable and that the prognosis is very good!🙏🏼 Have one more phase in my treatment—FIGHTING!🎗️ #ThyroidCancer #ThyCa #CancerWarrior PS: Please #CheckYourNeck!