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I am really proud to be the chairperson of the Thyroid Cancer Support Group Wales – we are the only designated charity in Wales supporting this particular form of cancer.
We meet at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff and have regular meetings to discuss how we can make a difference in the lives of those people diagnosed with this rare form of cancer. We also offer help and support to their families too – one person may be diagnosed with thyroid cancer but there are many people willing to help in the fight against this disease.

www.thyroid-cancer-forum-uk.org

This website has been set up for the benefit of new and existing patients.

It has been developed by Dr Laura Moss, (former) Consultant Oncologist at the Velindre Cancer Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff. It provides a concise summary of thyroid cancer and answers many questions that patients may have.

Thyroid Cancer Forum- UK (TCF-UK) is a national organisation that facilitates communication, education, research and data collection between consultants and scientists working in the thyroid cancer field. There is also a website accessible to anyone that provides general information on thyroid cancer as well as links to other information sources.

Where is the Thyroid Gland?
The thyroid gland sits in the front of the neck just below the voice box (larynx). It is made up of 2 main lobes (right and left) joined across the middle by a thinner strip called the isthmus. There is also a much smaller pyramidal lobe in some people. The gland is butterfly or bow tie shaped.

More Frequently Asked Questions, click the ‘Read More’ button below

We can be contacted by any of the following methods.

E-mail: thyroidgroup@tiscali.co.uk

Phone: 07716 105210

Website: http://thyroidsupportwales.co.uk

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If you’d like to make a one-off donation to Thyroid Cancer Support Group Wales, you can use PayPal to make it fast and easy. Please click on the PayPal link below or scan the QR code – many thanks from all of us.

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Patient Stories

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 stopped to think about what...

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 - but attending the group meetings...

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 and neck - I was...

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 in the left thyroid lobe...

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 iodine treatment. In April 2005,...

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 didn’t receive any information in...

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 was imminent for my little...

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, I started having earache and...

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 in my neck. At this...

My name is Cy Davies. I am the Secretary of this Support group and one of the founder members in 2004. I was 58 when I was diagnosed in 2001. In late 2000 I went to my GP complaining of aching in my back which...

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