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Pregnancy after thyroidectomy – what you need to know

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for a parent. But if you’ve undergone a thyroidectomy or survived thyroid cancer, there are some challenges you may face on your journey.

Whether you’ve had a partial or total thyroidectomy, the removal of thyroid tissue means that you need to closely monitor your thyroid hormone levels throughout the pregnancy. But if you’re armed with the following tips, you’ll find it much easier to navigate your pregnancy and ensure that both you and your little one are healthy.

Thyroid Health, Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonJanuary 12, 2024pregnancy, thyroidectomy, thyroid cancer

Has your child received a thyroid cancer diagnosis? What you need to know

One of the scariest experiences a parent can go through is their child receiving a cancer diagnosis. And although thyroid cancer is typically seen age 25-65, it can affect children as well.

So if your child has just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at the facts and what you can do to feel empowered.

Had a thyroidectomy? Here's what you need to know

Thyroid Health, Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonApril 28, 2023thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, Graves', thyroidectomy

Managing your thyroid health post-thyroidectomy

If you’ve undergone surgery on your thyroid, you may be wondering how to take care of yourself in the aftermath. Your surgeon will likely explain how to manage your health in the short-term including wound care and follow-up.

But what about the long-term implications of surgery to the thyroid? Here are the major areas that I recommend you consider when it comes to life post-thyroidectomy.

10 thyroid cancer essentials to understand

A thyroid cancer diagnosis may be terrifying to hear. But the best way to move forward is to empower yourself with understanding about thyroid cancer and what it means for you.

Here are 10 important facts around thyroid cancer you need to know.

Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonFebruary 24, 2023thyroid cancer, thyroid disease

What to do after your thyroid cancer has been treated

So you’ve had your thyroid cancer treatment - some surgery, maybe radioactive iodine or even chemo. But what are you meant to do after your cancer has been removed?

Post-thyroid cancer care is an area that is massively neglected. But if you want to feel healthy again and reduce your future risk, there are steps you can take starting today.

Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonOctober 28, 2022thyroid cancer, thyroid disease

The link between thyroid cancer & lifestyle

Thyroid cancer can be a scary diagnosis to receive. But there is a lot you can do for your thyroid cancer - and I don’t just mean surgery and treatment! The lifestyle that you lead can have a massive influence on your thyroid cancer and how well you recover from treatment.

Let’s dive into the links between thyroid cancer and lifestyle, as well as some tips on how you can make improvements starting today.

Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonOctober 21, 2022thyroid cancer, thyroid disease

Nutrition considerations for thyroid cancer

Wondering how your diet and nutrient levels might affect your thyroid cancer? While nutrition alone is not sufficient to treat thyroid cancer, it can aid in both recovery from treatment and reduction of future risk.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the nutritional considerations around thyroid cancer.

Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonOctober 14, 2022thyroid cancer, thyroid disease

What you need to know about thyroid cancer

Have you been diagnosed with thyroid cancer? Any cancer diagnosis can be terrifying at first - but the more you know, the more empowered you feel around your decisions.

Let’s take a look at the important facts around thyroid cancer.

Thyroid ConditionsTara NelsonOctober 7, 2022thyroid cancer, thyroid disease