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Living with a thyroid condition can sometimes feel like a lonely place. These lived experiences have been shared to let you know that others 'get it' and that things will eventually get better for most people.

If you would like to share your thyroid journey to support others, please email us at: [email protected]

Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer brought an unexpected sense of guilt for Emily. She's shared her insights to support others while navigating their own journey Read more

Published: 9th April, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Lucy's story - Graves' disease

Lucy's story - Graves' disease

Lucy developed agranulocytosis as a side effect of antithyroid drugs. She's shared her story to highlight this very rare condition and highlight the sometimes severe physical and psychological effects of Graves' Read more

Published: 8th April, 2026

Updated: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Ann's story - hypothyroidism

Ann's story - hypothyroidism

After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Ann developed digestive issues. She's shared her story to highlight the links between autoimmune hypothyroidism and other autoimmune conditions Read more

Published: 7th April, 2026

Updated: 9th April, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Suzie's story - Graves' disease

Suzie's story - Graves' disease

Suzie's shock diagnosis led to a long process of readjusting to her new condition. She's shared her story to help others. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2026

Updated: 10th February, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Alex's story: thyroid cancer

Alex's story: thyroid cancer

Alex's key message is that everyone's experiences of thyroid cancer are different and all are valid Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2026

Updated: 4th February, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Kandeel's story - hypothyroidism

Kandeel's story - hypothyroidism

Kandeel's sharing her journey with Hashimoto's to let others know that with the right treatment and support things can get better Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Ruby's story -  Graves' disease

Ruby's story - Graves' disease

Ruby shares her story of Graves’ disease to raise awareness and encourage others to seek support. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2025

Updated: 3rd November, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Melis' story - Graves' disease

Melis' story - Graves' disease

Read Melis' journey with Graves' disease and why she's urging people to seek prompt medical help Read more

Published: 13th August, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Leisa's story - Graves' disease

Leisa's story - Graves' disease

Leisa's shared her journey with Graves' disease to help people recognise symptoms and receive prompt treatment. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Abby's story - Graves' disease

Abby's story - Graves' disease

Read why Abby's Graves' disease became difficult to stablise due to another underlying health condition. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Gill's story - thyroid nodule

Gill's story - thyroid nodule

Gill was keen to avoid surgery for her thyroid nodule. She shares her experience of having radiofrequency ablation to shrink the nodule. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2025

Updated: 12th August, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Caitlin's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Caitlin's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

When Caitlin experienced complications from her Graves' disease, she felt her life was out of control. She wants others to know it does get better. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2025

Updated: 9th February, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Ian and hyperthyroidism

Ian and hyperthyroidism

Ian's shared his story to help others recognise symptoms of hyperthyroidism and see their doctor Read more

Published: 21st April, 2025

Updated: 29th April, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Any cancer diagnosis, whatever the prognosis, is life-changing. Read how Emily's journey inspired her new book 'Sunshine: A Cancer Journey' Read more

Published: 7th April, 2025

Updated: 27th May, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Shalia's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Shalia's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Shalia's symptoms of Graves' disease were initially put down to mental health. She's sharing her story to raise awareness Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2025

Updated: 25th March, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Mark's story - hypothyroidism

Mark's story - hypothyroidism

Falling asleep most afternoons and not enjoying running as much were a sign that something was wrong for Mark Read more

Published: 24th September, 2024

Updated: 27th March, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Eleanor's story - Graves' disease

Eleanor's story - Graves' disease

After relapsing with Graves' disease, Eleanor was determined to research all the different treatment options before making a decision Read more

Published: 17th July, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Chloe's story - Graves' disease

Chloe's story - Graves' disease

Chloe's sharing her story to help others recognise symptoms of an overactive thyroid and get them checked by a doctor. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2024

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Sarah's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Sarah's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Sarah's sharing her story to let others know they are not alone with their diagnosis. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2024

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Lauren’s story - hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer

Lauren’s story - hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer

Lauren's journey with hypothyroidism followed by thyroid cancer and her fundraising Read more

Published: 8th April, 2024

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Author: Bethany Frost

Moussa's story - Graves' disease

Moussa's story - Graves' disease

Following his Graves' diagnosis, Moussa Diarra feared his professional football career might be over Read more

Published: 12th December, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Joe - Graves' disease

Joe - Graves' disease

Joe's shares his journey with Graves' disease to raise awareness of thyroid disease in men Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Gemma's story - Graves' disease

Gemma's story - Graves' disease

Gemma charts her long journey to get her thyroid levels under control before having surgery Read more

Published: 21st November, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Tom's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Tom's story - Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease

Tom's rapid heartbeat was initially put down to anxiety leading to a delay in his diagnosis Read more

Published: 20th November, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

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