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Hey, I’m so glad you are here! I made this blog just for you after all. You can learn more about the who’s and why’s in my “About” section. But, I’m here to hopefully help. Either by explaining things related to thyroid cancer in depth or adding my voice for AYA (Adolescent/Young Adult) cancer advocacy. Thanks again for stopping by!

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I am SO, so, so proud of my favorite Filipino today!! 🇵🇭 ❤️⁣ ⁣ Today he graduated from a therapeutic program for his mental health. Being a caregiver is very hard, and I feel like we don’t acknowledge that enough. Caregivers have just as much stress as a patient, and it’s hard to see someone you love go through that. ⁣ ⁣ Tommy, we ALL love you and are *so* proud of you. Thank you for being such a good example! You absolutely have “GRYT” and are a wonderful asset to @grythealth . ⁣ ⁣ I love you ❤️⁣
Hi, Dewey here! I am borrowing my mommy’s phone to wish you a very Merry Christmas! (Nollaig Shona) Meow to you and yours. And meow to my animal friends! 🐾 ❤️⁣ ⁣ I like Christmas because there are a lot of interesting food smells and fun shiny things. ⁣ ⁣ Be sure to take a cat nap! Here is a suggestion of a sleeping position you might like to try (because I love it.).⁣ ⁣ Mommy would like you to know that if your heart is hurting today and need help, there is hope. You can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO to 741741 at anytime! ⁣ ⁣ I love you meowy much and I would be very sad if you never got the chance to pet me or rub my tummy. So reach out if you are feeling sad. It is purrrrfectly fine to struggle! ⁣ ⁣ Mommy says I need to wrap this up and give her the phone back so she can text @tommy_tsunami41 , and she says Merry Christmas (Nollaig Shona duit!) to you too. Oh, and that she loves you! ⁣ ⁣ #graycatsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dontbuyadopt #rescuecat #rescuecats #graycats #rescuecatsrock #rescuecatsrule #graycatsrule #graycatsofig #meowychristmas #meowycatmas
I am posting this everywhere! ⁣ ⁣ IT IS OKAY IF YOUR HOLIDAYS AREN’T HAPPY! IT IS OKAY IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING AND THERE IS HELP!! ⁣ ⁣ Cancer and non-cancer fam alike, I understand how hard it is this time of year. And if you are struggling there is no shame in getting help or reaching out. ⁣ ⁣ 1. If you are in serious distress please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Or if you prefer text, there is The Crisis Text Line. Text HELLO to 741741. They are available 24/7 and ready to help you! ⁣ ⁣ 2. Go visit @grythealth . You can download the app or go on the new desktop version. You can chat with Vivibot, an AI chatbot (who talks like a real person) who was designed to help AYA cancer survivors with post cancer stresses. She can be used by any age or even caregivers!⁣ ⁣ You can also visit the chat rooms or talk with one-on-one matches. I am very thankful that @davefuehrer and team understand the importance of year round support and the “3 AM” times.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 3. Are you lonely? Come hang with me and @lacunaloft with Young Adult Cancer (YAC) Hangout *tonight*! (5:30-7 pm PT / 7:30-9 pm CT / 8:30-10 pm ET) I am sorry to inform you that it will just be me (@tommy_tsunami41 is popular these days), but I can show you pictures of him if you would like? 😂⁣ ⁣ You can also visit halfofus.com for other resources. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ We will get through this, together!⁣ ⁣ #breastcancer #leukemia #lymphoma #thyroidcancer #uterinecancer #sarcoma #testicularcancer #coloncancer #AYAcancer #ayacsm #cancersucks #youngadultcancer #teencancer #chronicillness #invisibleillness #melanoma #cervicalcancer #ovariancancer #braintumor⁣ #youngadultcancersurvivor #youngadultcancersurvivors #thyca #cancersurvivors #cancersurvivors #cancercaregivers
Here are some incredible test shot fails from yesterday! 😂⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #thyroidcancer #thyroidcancersurvivor #thyroidcancerawareness #ayacancer #ayacancerawareness #youngadultcancer #thyca #thycawarrior #ayacsm
Are you struggling with the holidays this year? Are you recovering from surgery, having a lack of appetite from chemo, or experiencing fatigue? ⁣ ⁣ I understand that this time of year comes with cards, gifts, and several expectations. Where to go, who to see, and what to eat. Should you feel bad if you can’t meet those so-called “expectations”, especially if they are health issues out of your control? ⁣ ⁣ Tommy gave me SUCH a good perspective on that this week, and I just had to share with you all! It is a hilarious story (as evident by the text screenshot) that I hope will also help you to do what feels comfortable and best for YOU! ⁣ ⁣ A link is in my bio, or you can go to MyBrokenButterfly.com⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #breastcancer #leukemia #lymphoma #thyroidcancer #uterinecancer #sarcoma #testicularcancer #coloncancer #AYAcancer #ayacsm #cancersucks #youngadultcancer #teencancer #chronicillness #invisibleillness #melanoma #cervicalcancer #ovariancancer #braintumor
Memorialized me and Tommy in wax today at Kim’s Place. Slaying! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #ayacancer #ayacsm #youngadultcancer #youngadultcancersurvivor #youngadultcancersurvivors #yacancer #thyroidcancer #thyroidcancersurvivor #thyroidcancerawareness #thyroidcancerwarrior #scanxiety #thyca #mdandersoncancercenter #mdanderson #endcancer #cancersucks
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