Fifty Percent Cancer with Chloe - How My Parents Told Me I Had Thyroid Cancer

How My Parents Told Me I Had Thyroid Cancer

02/23/22 • 12 min

This week, the spotlight's back on Chloe as she shares how her parents told her of her thyroid cancer diagnosis at age 12. She shares what support her parents provided, while remembering their short time on this Earth. Chloe details her thyroidectomy and second surgery details, as well as how the parental support shifted as she got older.

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Previous Episode

How to Support a Child Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer

In this episode, we will learn about pediatric and childhood thyroid cancer. Amber will "call in" with her story about being diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer and how her family was helpful during diagnosis and surgeries. Chloe will share some helpful information from Cancer.net on talking to children at all ages about their cancer, ending with a preview of next week's episode.
Thank you Amber!
https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/talking-with-family-and-friends/how-child-understands-cancer

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Support and Resources for Thyroid Cancer Survivors

This episode, Chloe shares how she got sent to collections for an unpaid cancer bill. Learning from her experience, she'll share tips for general health and well being during cancer struggles, as well as some financial support available.

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