On December 21, 2009, NBC Nightly News did a short piece on the unexplained rise in thyroid cancer in women. There was nothing earth-shattering in the report, but I was at least glad to see something thyroid-related at least making it into the national news, when
the national media typically go out of their way to deliberately ignore and overlook thyroid-related stories. You can watch the NBC News piece online, as well as the additional web exclusive video piece.
And while you're at it, read more about the rise in thyroid cancer rates for women. And don't forget to do a Thyroid Neck Check yourself to check for thyroid cancer.
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I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed on July 29, 2008. My daughter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had her thyroid removed on December 2. 2009. I suggested to my other daughter that she be tested and she too has thyroid cancer and will have her thyroid removed on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. Any comments that might help or be insightful would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Carmen,
Wow… I’m sorry to hear that you and your family was affected by the disease. Do you mind me asking your age and what type?
I’m due for a biopsy on friday for two nodules found. It’s scary, but it has to be done.
God Bless you all for a speedy recovery!!!
To God Be the Glory!!
I am a 5 year survivor of thyroid Cancer. It was scary at the time, but I educated myself and the fear went away quickly. My best wishes to all of you. Know your own body!!!