Links

Here are some places I’ve been featured in:

Young adult thyroid cancer patient grateful for personalized care – MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancerwise Blog

Best of MD Anderson 2019: Words of wisdom from our cancer survivors – MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancerwise Blog

A chatbot pulled me out of a ‘really dark place’ – BBC News

Local company connects cancer patients, survivors – WROC/Rochester First – Rochester, NY

I Need You To Stay – Elephants and Tea Magazine

Global Virtual Cancer Conference 2019 – Panelist on “So, You Got The Good Cancer?” led by Ellis Emerson.

Here are some resources that I think are important. I hope you find them helpful:

MD Anderson links:

• MD Anderson website
• Endocrine Center – My “home” clinic
• MD Anderson’s information on thyroid cancer
• Kim’s place (bottom of page) A great place for AYA’s (Adolescent/Young Adult patients) to hang out at the hospital. There are cool video games, basketball hoops, air hockey, musical instruments, tv’s and art/craft projects. They have snacks too!
• Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) clinic

Thyroid Links:

• ThyCa
• American Thyroid Association

AYA Related Links:

• Dan’s House of Hope – A home away from home in Houston, TX with additional programs for AYA’s.
• Dear Jack – This is a awesome AYA cancer organization created by musician and young adult cancer survivor Andrew McMahon. I highly recommend you watch the documentary “Dear Jack” if you are an AYA patient.
• Elephants and Tea – Magazine just for AYA’s!
• Humor Beats Cancer – A wonderful website for young adult cancer patients to tell funny stories from their cancer adventure.
• Stupid Cancer – AYA cancer organization with help and support.
• Lacuna Loft – A variety of free virtual activities for AYA’s ages 18-45.