Navigating My Twenties with Thyroid Cancer

Hi Butterfly Resilience

Welcome to the Online Community.

I am sorry to hear of your Thyroid cancer- it sounds like you have had a busy time. 

So one unexpected lesson I have learnt from my own cancer.............

That sometimes you can manage to face your fears and come out the other side. I was really scared about chemotherapy before I had the treatment.

Another one is that sometimes you have to feel worse before you feel better. My own cancer did not make me feel unwell. But the treatments did. 

Last one.... that once treatment is over you do not necessarily just bounce back and things do not necessarily return to normal. Its more working out what your new normal is.

I wish you well with your continued recovery and also your studies.

Jane

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for sharing your insights. Your words really resonated with me—especially about facing fears and redefining what "normal" looks like. I’ve definitely had moments where the mental side of things felt heavier than the physical, and it's reassuring to hear from someone who's been through that and come out the other side.

Your point about feeling worse before feeling better also hit home. I expected the surgery to be the hard part, but it's been the recovery and emotional adjustment that’s taken me by surprise.

Sending strength and appreciation your way—and thank you again for your kind wishes. Wishing you continued healing and moments of peace in your new normal.

Warmly,

Butterfly Resilience