compiled and edited by Sarah Downing, ThyroidChange Blog Editor and creator of the website Butterflies & Phoenixes As patients with chronic illness, we often feel that we have been dealt a bad hand. It’s hard to be grateful or thankful when we see those around us seemingly living normal and fulfilling lives whilst our lives,… Continue reading Chronic Illness, Gratitude and a Positive Attitude
Author: Sarah Downing
My name is Sarah. I was born and grew up in England and currently live in Düsseldorf, Germany, with my fiancé Corey and my cuddly cat Biscuit. I work as a translator and writer for my own company Aardwolf Text Services (www.aardwolf.de) and I love vintage clothes and music, as well as singing karaoke.
9/11 and Its Wounded Heroes: An Interview With Thyroid Cancer Patient Jim Reilly
I meant to publish this last week, but didn’t get chance. However, I still feel that this inspiring account is of relevance to thyroid patients, in particular those with thyroid cancer and those who were affected by 9/11. by Sarah Downing, ThyroidChange Blog Editor and creator of the website Butterflies & Phoenixes I first met… Continue reading 9/11 and Its Wounded Heroes: An Interview With Thyroid Cancer Patient Jim Reilly
Could Toxic Mold be a Piece of your Hashimoto’s Puzzle?
Today’s article is a cautionary tale from a friend of mine who has done much to help other patients during her own battle with chronic illness. About five to six years ago, Bernadette, a mother of five, was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Prior to this, she went through what so many of us experience… Continue reading Could Toxic Mold be a Piece of your Hashimoto’s Puzzle?
Bold Steps to Fight Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid Cancer Walk and Fundraiser
On Sunday April 28, my friends and I will be participating as “Team ThyroidChange” in a walk and fundraiser organized by REACT Thyroid Foundation, a public charity that is dedicated to creating awareness for thyroid cancer and raising funds to support research for new treatment options and ultimately find a cure. Should you wish to… Continue reading Bold Steps to Fight Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid Cancer Walk and Fundraiser
How To Be a Good Doctor – 10 Patient Tips
You might wonder who on earth I am to have the gall to give tips to doctors. Well, I’ll tell you. I’m a very well informed chronically ill patient who has gone through doctor after doctor after doctor and sadly at times has suffered greatly as a result. I’m not saying there aren’t good doctors… Continue reading How To Be a Good Doctor – 10 Patient Tips