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Thyroid Cancer Patient Stories

Some of the Thyroid Cancer patients have contributed accounts of their experiences for sharing with you in the hope that they will be of some help.

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We receive no government funding for our research. Our life-saving work relies on the money we raise

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National Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Tissue bank (iNATT)
The main thrust of our fund raising efforts is directed to provide financial help to establish and maintain this tissue bank to enable research into Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck. The most common symptom of thyroid cancer is a painless lump or swelling that develops in your neck.

Patient Information leaflets

The British Thyroid Association guidelines for the diagnosis and the treatment of thyroid cancer have now been published (July 2014) in the journal “Clinical Endocrinology”. TCSGW were involved in the consultation process and in revising the patient information leaflets that are an accompaniment to the new guidelines.

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness month

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness month - if you find a lump get it checked!

Acknowledgements

One person may be diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer but there are many people on hand to help and support with the challenge that has to be faced.

TCSGW aim to improve the lives of those diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer supporting them and their families.

GDPR 2018 - IMPORTANT NOTICE

London Marathon

It is fantastic that Richard Egan - a Consultant Endocrine Surgeon based here in Wales will be running the Marathon in support of TCSGW.

Richard said. "I will be raising money for @TCSGW. They provide much needed support for Thyroid Cancer patients across Wales. A fantastic group. Please give generously if you can." Follow Richard's progress on Twitter @MrRJEgan

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/richard-egan-SAVMLMBONDS3332019-232

DVD

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Watch Online

In 2010 TCSGW made a DVD of the Radioiodine process at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff.

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Summer Party 2016

Dr Moss thanking all for their efforts over 10 years

1 Royal College of Surgeons June 2015

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helen chairperson 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, 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.

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We can be contacted by any of the following methods.

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Phone: 0845 0092737

web: 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. PayPal members can pay directly from their checking accounts or credit cards by "sending money" to donations@thyroidsupportwales.co.uk. Non-PayPal members can still pay with a credit card without signing up for PayPal. Either way, it's a convenient way to support TCSG Wales.

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Patient Stories

Helen Hobrough

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 reall...

Georgina Miller

Georgina Miller

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 w...

Sarah Liddle

Sarah Liddle

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, an...

Ena Morris

Ena Morris

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. Ma...

Chris James

Chris James

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 swellin...

Gill Carnell

Gill Carnell

Hi, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when I was in my 30’s. 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...

Henrietta Brumble

Henrietta Brumble

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.

Dave Woolven

Dave Woolven

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...

Leighton John

Leighton John

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.

Cy Davies

Cy Davies

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 b...

We are the only registered charity in Wales supporting this rare form of cancer l Tel: 0845 009 2737 l Registered Charity No 1113774