“If you had to pick a cancer, this is the one to get.”
Cancer can’t be equivocated with the word good, yet so many doctors, friends, and strangers assured me that thyroid cancer was “the good cancer”. As grateful as I am for things not being more serious, I am still saddened and scared by my diagnosis.
Having the word “cancer” come into your life changes you. It’s inevitable to go through something like this and not come out on the other side feeling different.
Writing has been my way of processing my diagnosis. I started this blog as a way to spread awareness, grow a community among survivors, and help anyone going through a situation like this to feel less alone.
I’ll be sharing stories, reflections, and general information regarding thyroid cancer and the physical and emotional side effects that patients experience.
Please feel free to message me, comment, and share with anyone you think this may benefit. I am grateful for you following along on my journey!
❤ Laura
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Responding to “freeze” mode
I often think about how we respond to fear with either a fight, flight, or freeze response. I can immediately identify when I go in freeze mode. My heart drops. My breath gets caught. My chest constricts. My jaw clenches. I pass a Baylor Scott & White…freeze. I see a post about cancer recurrence…freeze. I…
Countdown to labs
I had a blissful four months of zero cancer-fearing thoughts after hearing that I transitioned into remission! However as I recently flipped through my calendar to September, I was reminded that my six-month checkup is right around the corner. The only reason I’m anxious for this appointment is because we are getting labs done for…
Embracing Good News
On February 25th, I received my 1-year scan results that showed no thyroid cancer cells remaining anywhere in my body. Pair that with my blood work which revealed “undetectable traces of disease”, I went from an active cancer patient to a woman in in remission just like that! Hallelujah! Sharing this good news was one…
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The "Good" Cancer 