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 [...]
Thyroid Cancer
Cancer and Kafka – Confessions of Darkness
“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 [...]
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 [...]
Not Your Normal Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Story – Diagnosis Part 2
“My endocrinologist told me I had Thyroid Cancer after doing an ultrasound, and although her diagnosis turned out to be correct, I want to be clear that it’s not [...]
Kiss the Man, You Have Cancer – Diagnosis Part 1
“I wanted to make-out with this guy I had just met, but I couldn’t because I thought I had mono and I know it’s spread through saliva, and that would be a [...]
