Love, Death and Cancer
In loving memory of Felix Rodriguez Jr. (1982 – 2016) When I was 34-years-old I was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of thyroid cancer and I was certain that I was [...]
Articles by Jane's Health
I Would’ve Been Denied a Life-Saving Cancer Surgery Had I Been Pregnant
My mother and I sat in the tiny waiting room. I sat, she paced the aisle between the row of uncomfortable chairs. In a few hours I would have a life-saving surgery. I [...]
Abducted by Cancer
Alone in a one room shed. The grey wood floors match the grey wood walls. Monotony and dim light. No furniture. No warmth. No safety. No sound. There are no doors, [...]
Cancer and Kafka – Confessions of Darkness
2“The books we need are of the kind that act upon us like a misfortune, that makes us suffer like the death of someone we love more than ourselves, that make us feel as [...]
Karen’s Story – Papillary Thyroid Cancer Survivor
“When I called Karen to ask her if I could interview her to write about her experience with papillary thyroid cancer, she immediately agreed and we made plans to meet [...]
Anxious
“Be present in the moment.” he says. “Focus on your breath”. But there is no present. I can’t find it. I can’t hold onto it. There is only the “what if” of [...]
Hypothyroidism – The Zombie Apocalypse and How to Prepare
“If you are newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer, be warned that there are many logistics involved when preparing for your surgery, radioactive iodine treatments, and [...]
Biopsy Needle vs. Tattoo Needle – Diagnosis Part 3
“Thyroid nodules (lumps) are very common, and therefore it’s likely that one day you may need to have your thyroid biopsied to rule out cancer. The good news is [...]
Alice in Thyroid Cancer Wonderland
“I enjoy surrealism is art, movies, and books, but in real life…not so much! My experiences with thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment have been quite surreal. I [...]
My Bizarre Reactions to Being Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
“My reactions to my cancer diagnosis weren’t what I had expected. But one thing cancer has taught me is that emotional reactions to things aren’t always what we [...]
