This is a place for thyroid patients to share positive thyroid experiences with others. If you have had difficult experiences coping with your thyroid condition but have come through it and can offer hope to others then please let us know your story. We try to publish all stories that may offer hope and inspiration to us all.
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Steve is sharing his story to make people aware thyroid disorders can affect people of all ages and both sexes Read more
TV celebrity, Verona Rose, appeared on Pointless Celebrities to raise awareness of thyroid disorders. She shares her story of living with hypothyroidism Read more
Judith's surgery for her large multinodular goitre was featured on BBC2's 'Your Body Uncovered' show. Judith shares her story with us. Read more
Read Kate's story of managing her Graves' disease during her pregnancies and postpartum Read more
Grace shares her story to encourage people to get any lumps and bumps in the neck checked Read more
Read how Joan's thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired her to write a children's book Read more
Roísín explains what it's like to grow up with an underactive thyroid Read more
Read how Dave's underactive thyroid went undiagnosed for many years and why he's encouraging people to visit their GP Read more
Read about Jess' diagnosis with the rare papillary thyroid cancer of the thyroglossal duct remnant Read more
Lesley's breathlessness went unexplained for years until a scan revealed her thyroid nodule was compressing her airways Read more
After undergoing total thyroidectomy, Jen recounts the adjustments she had to make both physically and mentally during her recovery phase Read more
Alison talks about the psychological as well as physical effects of hyperthyroidism Read more
Read Rebecca's strategies, including positive self-talk, to manage her hypothyroidism Read more
After years of struggling to manage her hypothyroidism, Ashley has found what works for her Read more
When professional opera singer Monica McGhee was diagnosed with thyroid cancer she feared losing her voice. Read her story here Read more
Read how our Chair of Trustee's diagnosis with thyroid cancer prompted her to follow her dreams Read more
A story of diagnosis, treatment and living beyond thyroid cancer Read more
After she was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), photography student Iga created a photo montage of people's necks Read more
In her moving blog, Sara writes about finally seeking help for her symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more
The Masterchef finalist diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2016. He explains why he is keen to get men talking about their health. Read more
Clare's struggle with weight gain was linked to her underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more
Lindsay's diagnosis with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) came as a relief after 10 years of symptoms Read more
An account of dealing with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) after radioactive iodine treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) Read more
John shares his experience of treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and thyroid eye disease (TED) Read more