Dear family, friends and friends of friends,.
Thank you to all who have...
Thank you to all who have donated and/or shared My story through the link or by word of mouth with your family and friends. I know our goal is $20,000 and we are at 14% but "Never Say Never" or "I Can't" because together "We Can." Please continue to donate and share My story so I have a fighting chance to live...God Bless
My name is Tamekita and this is my fight with Thyroid Cancer and I'm also Pregnant. I have recently been diagnosed with papillary carcinoma thyroid cancer and i am attempting to raise money to assist with my medical bills I will be experiencing throughout my battle with this cancer
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Dear family, friends and friends of friends,.
Thank you to all who have...
Thank you to all who have donated and/or shared My story through the link or by word of mouth with your family and friends. I know our goal is $20,000 and we are at 14% but "Never Say Never" or "I Can't" because together "We Can." Please continue to donate and share My story so I have a fighting chance to live...God Bless
Monday, March 11, 2013
Woman diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy, waits for treatment
This story gave me hope today! ♥♥
://kdvr.com/2013/02/26/woman-diagnosed-with-cancer-during-pregnancy-waits-for-treatment/
Woman diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy, waits for treatment
It’s the fastest growing cancer on the planet, affecting many young women. Alina Pugel is one of them. When she was six months pregnant with her son, and taking care of her little girl, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
“It was pretty devastating to be pregnant and to have that diagnosis, and you panic,” she said. But Alina believes she was lucky. Doctors were already monitoring her thyroid, and found the cancer during a routine check.
They told her the survival rate at five years is 97 percent. “It’s easily treatable, but when you hear the word cancer, your world falls apart,” Pugel said. The cancer was slow growing, so Alina and her doctors decided to put off surgery to remove the thyroid until after the pregnancy. “I just didn’t want to do anything that would put my baby at risk,” Pugel said. In the end, everything worked out alright.
Alina gave birth to her son, and had surgery the next month. She is very thankful doctors were able to find her cancer. According to the CDC thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the world.
In the last ten years, there’s been a 7 percent increase and doctors say about 80 percent of their patients are women. Dr. Kimberly Vanderveen is an endocrine surgeon and the medical director for the Rose Thyroid and Parathyroid Center of Excellence.
She says thyroid cancer does not cause any real symptoms, so it’s important to get checked regularly. “It’s a cancer where early detection really affects the outcome, so we really want people to know it’s out there and be proactive about getting checked,”
Dr. Vanderveen said. “Ask your doctor to check your thyroid. Ask your doctor to check your hormone levels,” she said. That’s something Pugel agrees with. After early detection and surgery, she now has a small scar on her neck and takes regular medication, but life couldn’t be better.
Complaints
I Try my best to hold my head up high but at times all i want to do is cry and not deal with my thyroid cancer and this pregnancy. I wish i had someone i could talk to and i really wish i had someone who could understand everything i am going through. I am always sick and in pain but i say nothing to my friends cause i don't want to bring anyone down.I just smile. I have no energy. I am always sleep and now this is making me depressed but i have to smile so i don't bring anyone down. I hate the way i feel....i really do. Can't work because of all of this and i don't have a dime to my name. I just want to feel better. I want this cancer out of me soo bad. I really do try not to complain. I really do just try to smile
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My complications
I can wait to heal and get back on my feet. I met with a surgeon to discuss the cancer on my larynx ( voice box) only to hear bad news, they discovered it spread to the lymph nodes located in the neck. But due to other complications With me being pregnant, i still can"t have my surgery right now. Still not able to work with no voice. I am soooo Grateful for everyone's support. Ask that everybody continue to pray for me & my family. & don't forget to DONATE!!!
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thank you SO much- not only donating, but helping remind me how awesome a community can be. I am completely overwhelmed by the generosity that has been shown. I know i would not be this far with the help of others . I am beyond grateful for everyone prayers and well wishes. Please know i am facing a long road, but thanks to everyone for making less stressful. I couldn't have done it without your help. Thanks again for helping me!
I have applied for assistance through local, state and federal agencies and charities but that takes more time to process than the doctors say that we can wait. If i do become eligible for assistance through other avenues, we will refund donations back, forward them to another charity of your choice or if needed use them to fund any further expenses for medical treatment not covered by assistance
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
I wanted to share some facts about thryroid Cancer! More info on this web site!
http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid-cancer/thyroid-cancer
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments Written by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE According to the National Cancer Institute, there are about 56,000 new cases of thyroid cancer in the US each year, and the majority of those diagnoses are papillary thyroid cancer—the most common type of thyroid cancer. Females are more likely to have thyroid cancer at a ratio of 3:1. Thyroid cancer can occur in any age group, although it is most common after age 30, and its aggressiveness increases significantly in older patients. Thyroid cancer does not always cause symptoms; often, the first sign of thyroid cancer is a thyroid nodule. This article will highlight some common thyroid cancer signs and symptoms as well as thyroid cancer prognosis and treatments. Visit our thyroid cancer Patients' Guide to Thyroid Cancer for complete information on thyroid cancer types, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. In this Article Thyroid Cancer Symptoms Types of Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer Prognosis Overview of Typical Thyroid Cancer Treatment Cold nodule in thyroid Thyroid Cancer Symptoms Some thyroid cancer signs and symptoms include a hoarse voice, neck pain, and enlarged lymph nodes. Although as much as 75% of the population will have thyroid nodules, the vast majority are benign. Young people usually don't have thyroid nodules, but as people age, they're more likely to develop a nodule. By the time we are 80, 90% of us will have at least one nodule. Fewer than 1% of all thyroid nodules are malignant (cancerous). A nodule that is cold on scan (shown in photo above and outlined in red and yellow) is more likely to be malignant. However, the majority of these are benign as well. You can read more information about thyroid nodules and their potential to be malignant in our articles below: Introduction to Thyroid Nodules The Workup of Thyroid Nodules and the Role of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy The Role of Thyroid Ultrasound and What It Means Talk to your doctor about any questions you have about thyroid cancer signs and symptoms. Types of Thyroid Cancer There are 4 main types of thyroid cancer, and some are more common than others. Thyroid cancer type and incidence: Papillary and/or mixed papillary/follicular thyroid cancer: ~ 80% Follicular and/or Hurthle cell thyroid cancer: ~ 15% Medullary thyroid cancer: ~ 3% Anaplastic thyroid cancer: ~ 2% Thyroid Cancer Prognosis Most thyroid cancers are very curable. In fact, the most common types of thyroid cancer (papillary and follicular thyroid cancer) are the most curable. In younger patients, both papillary and follicular cancers have a more than 97% cure rate if treated appropriately. Both papillary and follicular thyroid cancers are typically treated with complete removal of the lobe of the thyroid that harbors the cancer, in addition to the removal of most or all of the other side. The bottom line is that most thyroid cancers are papillary thyroid cancer, and this is one of the most curable cancers of all cancers. Treated correctly, the cure rate is extremely high. Medullary thyroid cancer is significantly less common but has a worse prognosis. Medullary cancers tend to spread to large numbers of lymph nodes very early on, and therefore require a much more aggressive operation than the more localized thyroid cancers, such as papillary and follicular thyroid cancer. This cancer requires complete thyroid removal plus a dissection to remove the lymph nodes of the front and sides of the neck. The least common type of thyroid cancer is anaplastic thyroid cancer, which has a very poor prognosis. Anaplastic thyroid cancer tends to be found after it has spread, and it is incurable in most cases. Note: Chief Justice William Rehnquist had anaplastic thyroid cancer. You can read about anaplastic thyroid cancer in our in-depth article. It is very uncommon to survive anaplastic thyroid cancer, as often the operation cannot remove all of the tumor. These patients often require a tracheostomy during the treatment, and treatment is much more aggressive than for other types of thyroid cancer.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid-cancer/thyroid-cancer
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments Written by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE According to the National Cancer Institute, there are about 56,000 new cases of thyroid cancer in the US each year, and the majority of those diagnoses are papillary thyroid cancer—the most common type of thyroid cancer. Females are more likely to have thyroid cancer at a ratio of 3:1. Thyroid cancer can occur in any age group, although it is most common after age 30, and its aggressiveness increases significantly in older patients. Thyroid cancer does not always cause symptoms; often, the first sign of thyroid cancer is a thyroid nodule. This article will highlight some common thyroid cancer signs and symptoms as well as thyroid cancer prognosis and treatments. Visit our thyroid cancer Patients' Guide to Thyroid Cancer for complete information on thyroid cancer types, causes, diagnosis, and treatments. In this Article Thyroid Cancer Symptoms Types of Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer Prognosis Overview of Typical Thyroid Cancer Treatment Cold nodule in thyroid Thyroid Cancer Symptoms Some thyroid cancer signs and symptoms include a hoarse voice, neck pain, and enlarged lymph nodes. Although as much as 75% of the population will have thyroid nodules, the vast majority are benign. Young people usually don't have thyroid nodules, but as people age, they're more likely to develop a nodule. By the time we are 80, 90% of us will have at least one nodule. Fewer than 1% of all thyroid nodules are malignant (cancerous). A nodule that is cold on scan (shown in photo above and outlined in red and yellow) is more likely to be malignant. However, the majority of these are benign as well. You can read more information about thyroid nodules and their potential to be malignant in our articles below: Introduction to Thyroid Nodules The Workup of Thyroid Nodules and the Role of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy The Role of Thyroid Ultrasound and What It Means Talk to your doctor about any questions you have about thyroid cancer signs and symptoms. Types of Thyroid Cancer There are 4 main types of thyroid cancer, and some are more common than others. Thyroid cancer type and incidence: Papillary and/or mixed papillary/follicular thyroid cancer: ~ 80% Follicular and/or Hurthle cell thyroid cancer: ~ 15% Medullary thyroid cancer: ~ 3% Anaplastic thyroid cancer: ~ 2% Thyroid Cancer Prognosis Most thyroid cancers are very curable. In fact, the most common types of thyroid cancer (papillary and follicular thyroid cancer) are the most curable. In younger patients, both papillary and follicular cancers have a more than 97% cure rate if treated appropriately. Both papillary and follicular thyroid cancers are typically treated with complete removal of the lobe of the thyroid that harbors the cancer, in addition to the removal of most or all of the other side. The bottom line is that most thyroid cancers are papillary thyroid cancer, and this is one of the most curable cancers of all cancers. Treated correctly, the cure rate is extremely high. Medullary thyroid cancer is significantly less common but has a worse prognosis. Medullary cancers tend to spread to large numbers of lymph nodes very early on, and therefore require a much more aggressive operation than the more localized thyroid cancers, such as papillary and follicular thyroid cancer. This cancer requires complete thyroid removal plus a dissection to remove the lymph nodes of the front and sides of the neck. The least common type of thyroid cancer is anaplastic thyroid cancer, which has a very poor prognosis. Anaplastic thyroid cancer tends to be found after it has spread, and it is incurable in most cases. Note: Chief Justice William Rehnquist had anaplastic thyroid cancer. You can read about anaplastic thyroid cancer in our in-depth article. It is very uncommon to survive anaplastic thyroid cancer, as often the operation cannot remove all of the tumor. These patients often require a tracheostomy during the treatment, and treatment is much more aggressive than for other types of thyroid cancer.
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