Fifty Percent Cancer with Chloe

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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. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

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.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

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-cancerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In this episode, we talk to four mothers on being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, their advice for parents, and how they told their children they had thyroid cancer. We have different ages of children and different types of thyroid cancer represented in this episode! Thank you to:Adela,Lauren @Lfranc007,Danielle @frugalwifemommalife,and MicheleSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In this week's episode of Fifty Percent Cancer, Chloe is back to kick off season 3! Although we've been away, I'm so excited to be back. Enjoy this chatty catch-up of what my life has been since April 2021, get ready for new episodes, and learn about what to expect this month. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Today, we hear Hannah's story. Hannah is a Stage 4a metastatic papillary fighter and survivor, who shares her story of being diagnosed in 2020, as well as the maintenance after thyroidectomy. She's currently in school for nursing and has been involved in the medical community for many years now! You can find her Instagram here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Today, we'll talk about what's allowed on the low iodine diet (LID), what's not allowed, and a sample menu for a day on LID. LID can seem daunting, but there are many foods you can have and still be creative with your food choices. Check out lidlifecommunity.org for help navigating restaurants and products while on LID.Check out thycansurvivors.org/blog for posts on radioactive iodine and the low iodine diet.Thanks for being here! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Today we cover the basics of Radioactive Iodine (RAI). We'll talk about what it is, how it works, why it's used, and some of the benefits and side effects of this cancer treatment!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Today we explore the connection between PTSD and thyroid cancer, and when your anxiety and worry are more than just some scanxiety during your appointment. We also introduce the idea of post-traumatic growth; types of person growth that come from coping with your cancer.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

This week, Chloe talks about creativity and creating through thyroid cancer–how it can be helpful for yourself and others, and also how it doesn't have to be anything crazy or outward; just an expression of yourself. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Hear from Nathaly, @polkadotdreamer, tell her thyroid cancer journey and how creativity became therapeutic for this art school grad! Be sure to check out her merchandise on TeePublic.com for thyroid cancer-inspired items. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Special Guest Anita Leverett joins us as we talk about our experiences with Christianity and Thyroid Cancer. Anita shares her thyroid cancer story and how her relationship with God grew during diagnosis and survivorship. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In this episode, we'll go over examples of post-cancer care for thyroid cancer survivors, what a cancer survivorship plan is, and a few tips on staying healthy after cancer. Post-cancer care or survivorship is highly unique to each case and person, but it's helpful to have an idea of what to expect! Have more questions about survivorship? Ask away on Instagram or Facebook: @fiftypercentcancerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, we'll be answering questions submitted to the @Thycan_Survivors Instagram around thyroid cancer, survivorship, and fears surrounding the "good" cancer. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Protecting your thyroid surgery scar after surgery is important–but so is taking care of it and feeling comfortable with your new permanent feature. I'll share a few methods and products for minimizing your scar, but ultimately I hope you grow proud and comfortable with it! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In today's episode, we'll talk about how to share your cancer story. Your story doesn't have to be all encompassing, but it could be inspirational to others to get your story out there. The right time to share your story is when you feel it's right. You control the story and the words. This doesn’t just mean what you say and when, but also how you say it.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In this episode, I have a conversation with my boyfriend, Nate, about life dating a thyroid cancer survivor. We cover topics on knowledge/awareness of thyroid issues and function, communication, and fear/emotions. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Others might think because thyroid cancer is highly curable, it’s a better cancer than others and doesn’t warrant the same amount of care or attention. Cancer is cancer, and we all deserve care and attention. Because of this false stereotype and narrative surrounding thyroid cancer, us, as thyroid cancer survivors and fighters, might have to step up our self-advocacy game to ensure we are getting the treatment we need and are being taken seriously.Follow along @fiftypercentcancer on Instagram and Facebook.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

It’s not hard to believe that so many of us think things like: “My cancer isn’t as bad as others, so I shouldn’t feel bad.” or “I had friends who died from worse, why should I get to live?” or “I don’t have cancer anymore, so I shouldn’t complain.” I’m here to tell you, to plead with you, to take that way of thinking and kick it to the curb! Put it in the little trash can inside your brain and throw it the HECK away.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Hearing that your spouse, best friend, or child has thyroid cancer or disease can be confusing. It can be terrifying. It can be hard to understand all that is going on inside of them during this time. In today’s episode, I wanted to talk about how important your thyroid and thyroid hormones are, and some things that will be so helpful for you and the survivor in your life you are supporting, whether you’re doing a great job or you have some room for improvement. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

Rotten, rotten recurrence. In this episode, we’ll talk about what a recurrence means, radioactive iodine, bloodwork and thyroglobulin, and how to talk about having a recurrence and the emotions surrounding it. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

In this episode, I'll share ideas on how to adjust to life after a thyroid cancer diagnosis through finding peace, your emotions, gaining knowledge, and health after a thyroid cancer diagnosis.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)

I've been fighting thyroid cancer for nearly half of my life. In this episode, I'll take you on the journey of my papillary thyroid cancer story. I was diagnosed at just 12 years old, and am now nearly 24. In episode 2, we'll talk about life after diagnosis. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chloemcelmury)