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Patient stories

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.

If you would like to share your thyroid-related story email [email protected]

Steve - hypothyroidism

Steve - hypothyroidism

Steve is sharing his story to make people aware thyroid disorders can affect people of all ages and both sexes Read more

Published: 7th September, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Verona Rose - hypothyroidism

Verona Rose - hypothyroidism

TV celebrity, Verona Rose, appeared on Pointless Celebrities to raise awareness of thyroid disorders. She shares her story of living with hypothyroidism Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2022

Updated: 30th November, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Judith - multinodular goitre

Judith - multinodular goitre

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

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Kate - Graves' disease and pregnancy

Kate - Graves' disease and pregnancy

Read Kate's story of managing her Graves' disease during her pregnancies and postpartum Read more

Published: 9th March, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Grace - thyroid surgery for thyroid nodule

Grace - thyroid surgery for thyroid nodule

Grace shares her story to encourage people to get any lumps and bumps in the neck checked Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Joan - thyroid cancer

Joan - thyroid cancer

Read how Joan's thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired her to write a children's book Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Roísín - hypothyroidism in children

Roísín - hypothyroidism in children

Roísín explains what it's like to grow up with an underactive thyroid Read more

Published: 24th May, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Dave - delayed diagnosis with hypothyroidism

Dave - delayed diagnosis with hypothyroidism

Read how Dave's underactive thyroid went undiagnosed for many years and why he's encouraging people to visit their GP Read more

Published: 24th May, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Jess - thyroid cancer

Jess - thyroid cancer

Read about Jess' diagnosis with the rare papillary thyroid cancer of the thyroglossal duct remnant Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Lesley - surgery for thyroid nodule

Lesley - surgery for thyroid nodule

Lesley's breathlessness went unexplained for years until a scan revealed her thyroid nodule was compressing her airways Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2021

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Jen - thyroid surgery for multinodular goitre

Jen - thyroid surgery for multinodular goitre

After undergoing total thyroidectomy, Jen recounts the adjustments she had to make both physically and mentally during her recovery phase Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Alison - hyperthyroidism

Alison - hyperthyroidism

Alison talks about the psychological as well as physical effects of hyperthyroidism Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Rebecca - hypothyroidism after postpartum thyroiditis

Rebecca - hypothyroidism after postpartum thyroiditis

Read Rebecca's strategies, including positive self-talk, to manage her hypothyroidism Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Ashley - hypothyroidism

Ashley - hypothyroidism

After years of struggling to manage her hypothyroidism, Ashley has found what works for her Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: anna woollven

Monica McGhee - thyroid cancer

Monica McGhee - thyroid cancer

When professional opera singer Monica McGhee was diagnosed with thyroid cancer she feared losing her voice. Read her story here Read more

Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Nancy  - thyroid cancer

Nancy - thyroid cancer

Read how our Chair of Trustee's diagnosis with thyroid cancer prompted her to follow her dreams Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Jeanne - thyroid cancer

Jeanne - thyroid cancer

A story of diagnosis, treatment and living beyond thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 9th December, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Iga - hypothyroidism

Iga - hypothyroidism

After she was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), photography student Iga created a photo montage of people's necks Read more

Published: 4th December, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Saira - hypothyroidism

Saira - hypothyroidism

In her moving blog, Sara writes about finally seeking help for her symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more

Published: 4th December, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Billy Wright - thyroid cancer

Billy Wright - thyroid cancer

The Masterchef finalist diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2016. He explains why he is keen to get men talking about their health. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Clare -  hypothyroidism

Clare - hypothyroidism

Clare's struggle with weight gain was linked to her underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 9th August, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Lindsay - hypothyroidism

Lindsay - hypothyroidism

Lindsay's diagnosis with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) came as a relief after 10 years of symptoms Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 12th July, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

Phil - hyperthyroidism

Phil - hyperthyroidism

An account of dealing with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) after radioactive iodine treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

John - hyperthyroidism

John - hyperthyroidism

John shares his experience of treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and thyroid eye disease (TED) Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2019

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Bethany Frost

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