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thank you for speaking up for the young man whose Mom was unsure how to talk with him. You've been through heck and a half yourself. Best bouncing back wishes

I would be honored. I spoke last year at the Ramsey Relay For Life. It was a very successful event and raised over $250,000. Not because of my speech. Haha I also know the superintendent and Principal in NHRHS. They can help you contact me. This site retracted your email address. Dan Schiavello

Hi Elena, I have also had thyroid cancer since 2012. I had surgery and rai. About a week ago, I had my 1 year follow-up scan. It showed no traces of the cancer and my doctor said I was cured. I would rather think remission, but she said I only have to follow up with the endo to monitor my thyroid meds, which haven't gotten leveled off in the year I've been on them. It's still a work in progess. I wish you well and a long successful life. My grandmother had thyroid cancer and lived 30-40 years to age 89 without any recurrence.

Just read your diagnosis experience. Wow, that doctor sure doesn't know how to speak with his patients. I'm sorry but I do not care how busy a doctor is they should not be calling you from their car to tell you that you have thyroid cancer!!!
I also remember telling my family and having to be strong for my then teenage daughters who were very upset. I could not cry or show that I was SCARED!!!

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