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About Me:: I just finished school (I got a masters in journalism). I love to ask questions, dig around used book stores, ride my bike through the neighborhood, find new vegetables sprouting in my first-ever garden, write and go to the beach.

I'm here because I was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer and I'd like to connect and learn from others in similar-ish shoes. I'm also really interested in having a more conscious, healthy lifestyle - to help me through treatment and keep me strong and cancer-free. (Yeah!)

What's your personal mission statement?: Be kind, remember to try to be patient and don't hold back

At 8:57pm on August 15, 2008, Halla said…: I always tell my patients to go with the generic. I really see no difference.

Best of luck to you. You will do great.
Halla

At 8:08pm on August 14, 2008, Halla said…: No fun plans this weekend. Just chillin' at home with the family. It will be nice to have a normal, low-key family weekend.

Did I tell you about www.thyca.org. It's a great resource for patients with thyroid cancer. There are low iodine diet recipes, tips for RAI, etc. You have probably already come across it, but just thought I'd mention it.

Are you taking Thyrogen or are you withdrawing for synthroid to delve into the land of hypothyroidism? Just keep positive thoughts and sleep lots. This, too, shall pass. Have a great weekend.
Halla
p.s. I am feeling great. One chemo down. I feel totally normal. I still have hair...don't know for how long, but I still got it!

At 8:00pm on August 14, 2008, Ann said…: Well you're probably still recovering from surgery, it takes quite a while to fully wake up from anaesthesia... but unfortunately yes, hypo hell is just that but you can prepare yourself, i've blogged a bit about it on Crazy Sexy Butterflies as have others, everyones experience is different, read up and then ask lots of ?'s. Go to thyca.org, get your low iodine cookbook, practice some recipes ahead of time, so you know what you like and then freeze about a weeks worth of meals so towards the end of the 2 weeks you won't have to be preparing as much.
Above all be good to yourself...
Read, Relax, get massages, watch movies, find good nurturing people who make you laugh and you will get through it all ok.
I've put up a reading list also on Crazy Butterflies, check that out for useful info...
Peace and energy to you

Ann

At 4:47pm on August 14, 2008, Red said…: Hi Becca. How are you doing? Journalism? That's great! What do you write about? I admire you writers! :) I have permanent writer's block.

I hope you are doing well.
Red

At 1:30pm on August 14, 2008, Ann said…: Hi Becca,
I've survived Thyroid Cancer, where are you in your treatment now, had surgery?, RAI? on Synthroid? How do you feel?

At 4:23pm on August 10, 2008, Halla said…: Hi Becca,
You are going to do great! Your tumor was tiny. You are a young woman. Great prognositic indicators for papillary CA. The cancer in one lymph node...not a big deal. Does not affect your rock star prognosis. Most patients that I treat say that the worst part of the RAI is just the isolation period. Take along some good books!
Halla : )

At 9:13am on July 30, 2008, Lauren a.k.a Lau said…: Hey Becca,

You know, stress is worse than some of the diagnoses... you have to keep a positive mind. Toxic thoughts and people DO affect you in a negative way.
With that said, try not to stress. It's tough, but Thyroid Cancer is treatable and chances are you're getting all worked up over nothing major.
Plus you got all us Thyroid gals here. :)

Happy Wednesday!
-Lau

At 1:23pm on July 28, 2008, Lana said…: Hi Becca! Today is going fine so far. Hope you're feeling great yourself. The waiting part doesn't get much easier at least for me it hasn't. I don't really have any strategies or tips except that I pray a lot. I'm glad that we are friends too! Hope to hear back from you soon.

Blessings,
Lana

At 2:07pm on July 26, 2008, Lana said…: Hi Becca,
I don't have your type of cancer, but I do have breast cancer. If you like drop by my page and we can chat.

Blessings to you,
Lana

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