Helen Hobrough
Hello, my name is Helen Hobrough. When I was 52, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. To say that it was a shock is putting it mildly. Like most people I knew that I had a thyroid, I never really…
Read MoreGill Carnell
Hi, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when I was in my 30s I thought I was too young. Even though cancer is talked about more than it used to be, people still don’t want to talk about it - …
Read MoreGeorgina Miller
Georgina Miller - Treasurer and Founder Member TCSGW Hello there!My name is Georgina and I was diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer. I found a small pea sized lump on the front of my neck when I was moisturising my face…
Read MoreHENRIETTA BRUMBLE
In 1998 I visited my doctor as I was experiencing chronic hoarseness, some neck discomfort and slight swelling on the left side of the neck. A Thyroid Ultra Sound (US) was ordered, the results of which revealed a cystic lesion…
Read MoreSARAH LIDDLE
Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm 37. Nine years ago I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer after discovering a lump in my throat. I have undergone four operations, which is unusual, and have had two lots of radioactive…
Read MoreDAVE WOOLVEN
In February 1974 I found a lump in my neck which shouldn’t have been there, so went to my GP. Within 10 days I was operated on in the Royal Gwent Hospital. I hadn’t heard of thyroid cancer and I…
Read MoreENA MORRIS
April and May 2009 were going to be busy months. My eldest son was getting married on May 2nd , my other son was moving house and his wife was expecting their second child in early May. Major heart surgery…
Read MoreLEIGHTON JOHN
I was 47, my youngest daughter was 14. In 2004 we bought wetsuits, all the gear and surfboards. I loved being in the water. However in winter, it could be difficult to keep the motivation going. Around about January 2005,…
Read MoreCHRIS JAMES
My name is Chris James, I’m forty nine years old and I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2013. In the March before my diagnosis I had half of my thyroid removed because of a large swelling I had…
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