What does Thyroid Cancer look like? Last year I had Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma – a malignant tumour on my thyroid. I was treated with surgery (Hemithyroidectomy followed by a total thyroidectomy) and Radioactive Iodine Treatment (also known as RAI). Thyroid Cancer often has few or no symptoms, unless you also have an underlying thyroid disorder, […]
Tumour
Check your Neck #Scarfies4Thyca Campaign
As many of you know, last year I had Thyroid Cancer, AKA Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and a new campaign has started called #Scarfies4Thyca . The idea is to take a selfie, wearing a scarf, (selfie + scarf = scarfie) to encourage people to check their necks for abnormal lumps […]
Cancer Confusion
I haven’t cried since they told me my Cancer is malignant. Not Once. I haven’t even felt the slightest bit down. I’ve had this strong positive attitude that many of you have called admirable or inspirational. Well, I’m afraid that hard exterior may be starting to crumble. Perhaps it’s the magnitude of my diagnosis sinking […]