The Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association (ThyCa) will be holding its 11th International Thyroid Cancer Survivors Conference from October 17-19, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The event is focused on those whose lives have been touched by thyroid cancer—people being tested, those newly diagnosed, long-term survivors, people with advanced disease, caregivers, and friends.

The conference includes more than 80 sessions featuring leading physicians and other specialists in the field. The latest research, advances in treatment and follow-up, insurance and employment issues, coping skills and strategies to improve well-being are all covered. The conference runs from Read more...

The Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association (ThyCa) is partnering with Lotsa Helping Hands, a free online caregiving coordination service.

Lotsa Helping Hands provides an online, centralized way to organize family members, friends, and others during times of medical crisis, or when intensive, coordinated care is needed for an aging or ailing family member of friend. It is also useful to coordinate friends or volunteers for a project, or vounteers for projects and events for your neighborhood, school, service group, faith community, or youth group. You can coordinate volunteers for meals, rides, or visits, share photos, broadcast medical status updates. The free service includes an easy-to-use calendar, plus additional resources. You create your own free private Web site. You can easily ask for help with errands and other tasks, as well as provide your friends and family with updates about your loved one.

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