Hi all,
A year ago I injured my spine, and have recently had disc replacement surgery. As a result of some complications I had some scans which lead to further testing and I was diagnosed with a rare type of thyroid cancer last Thursday. While I am still coming to terms with my diagnosis and impact on my future, one of my biggest concerns is helping my parents and my husband cope, after what has already been a very trying twelve months. I know everyone deals with things in their own way, and have told them all to communicate their needs with me, but my folks live in the uk, and my husband has never been communicative in emotional things. I am only 29 and we don't have a family yet, and to be honest this is what is causing me the most anxiety.
I am looking for advice on things that make the journey easier for those who care but feel they can't do anything to help, advice on the Diffuse Sclerosis Variant of Thyroid cancer, and the opportunity to support others going through a difficult time with their diagnosis as I have a lot of love and positivity to share.
I wish you all the very best, and have already been inspired by some of the stories I have read here, so thank you all for sharing.
D
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