Welcome to Thry'vors
Welcome to the home of the Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. Whether you have just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, have been living with it for years, or are a family member or friend of someone with the disease, we are sure you will find this site helpful.
Follow the links to the left hand side of the screen to find out more about Thry'vors and what we do, join our support group or locate support services in your area, learn about thyroid cancer and how it is treated, download our publications, read the latest news about thyroid cancer and events being organized by Thry'vors, find links to other websites with information on thyroid cancer, find out how to make a donation or volunteer for Thry'vors, or find out how to get in touch with us.
QUICK LINKS
Patients Forum Flyer, Toronto, May 30, 2009,
NEW 4-T4 Pill Reminder Disc Order Form
NEW Low Iodine Diet Pamphlet in PDF
View a list of our corporate Donors
What's New
June 17, 2009
A link to Young Adults Cancer Canada (YACC) has been added under the links section
A pdf version of the 2009 Wally Patching Memorial Lecture, presented by Dr. Thomas J. MacDonald and Dr. Shereen Ezzat can be downloaded from the Resources section
May 4, 2009
Upcoming Thyroid Cancer Information Events
Thry'vors is pleased to announce 3 upcoming events.
Genzyme Canada Inc, in collaboration with Thry'vors, is holding two thyroid cancer patient forums.
The first forum will be held in Surrey, BC on June 22, 2009. For more information about this event and to find out how to register click here.
The second forum will be held in Edmonton, AB on June 24, 2009. For more information about this event and to find out how to register click here.
Wellspring, in collaboration with Thry'vors, is holding a Discussion Panel, in Toronto on June 24, 2009. For more information about this event and to find out how to register click here.
April 26, 2009
Can Thyroid Cancer be Inherited? Patients Forum in Toronto, May 30, 2009
Most thyroid cancer patients have been told by their doctors that the differentiated forms of the disease are not inherited. Yet at Thry'vors we have a fairly high proportion of members who have first-degree family members with papillary or follicular disease including siblings, parent & child, and a few with three generations with the disease.
Recently, several research studies looking at the familial and genetic aspects of thyroid cancer have increased the knowledge of the inheritability of the disease. One study performed at the London Health Sciences Centre has produced a database of patients and their family members with the disease, and has found that there is a greater than chance number of family members with the disease. Dr. Tom McDonald will speak to our group about this study at a Patients Forum in Toronto on May 30, 2009.
As well at the same event, Dr. Shereen Ezzat will address the group about new research in the area of genetic studies. Some exciting and interesting findings have been made in this evolving field.
This public patients' forum will look at these studies and open the discussion to questions from the audience. Please join us. View the details on the flyer (click here) and register at thryvors@sympatico.ca or at 416-487-8267
March 6, 2009
Thry'vors is also pleased to share a new collection of Low Iodine Diet recipes. Click here to download the recipes.
February 10, 2009
Thry'vors is please to announce the publication of two thyroid cancer related articles in recent newsletters from CPEN and the Dieticians of Canada Oncology Network. Visit the News and Events section of the website to find out more.
December 18, 2008
The all new, 2009 version of Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet is now available!
After consultation with over 50 experts in the fields of medicine, nutrition, government departments, packaging and food production, Thry'vors has revised and renewed its LID to include: 1) a clear language explanation of the concepts, 2) a food guide, 3) a shopping list, and 4) a menu planner. Each and every inclusion in this document has been carefully researched and references are available for all the items suggested in this document.
We welcome you to download a copy (use legal size paper to make a print copy) by clicking here or contact us for a free full colour poster-size version to hang on your fridge door for easy reference. Contact us at thryvors@sympatico.ca or 416-487-8267 to order your copy.
Clinicians are also welcome to order copies in bulk. Please use the order form here or email us at thryvors@sympatico.ca. All of our publications are free, but we appreciate donations to help cover the costs associated with printing and delivery.
Coming Soon! Watch this site for information about the Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet Frequently Asked Questions - a publication that responds to inquiries about the Thry'vors LID (ie. the why's and why not's about our inclusions and exclusions).
November 30, 2008
Winter Newsletter now available!
November 14, 2008
New From Thry'vors: 4-T4 Pill Reminder Disc
Thry'vors is pleased to announce that we are now offering a new tool to help thyroid cancer survivors.
Whether you've just started to take thyroid replacement medication or if you've been taking it for years, you may be among the 4 out of 5 thyroid cancer patients who say that they sometimes forget to take their thyroid replacement.
Thry'vors has been paying attention to this concern and we are delighted to introduce the Thry'vors 4-T4 Pill Reminder Disc.
The Thry'vors 4-T4 is a slim, circular 14-day dispenser that indicates the day of the week for each pill. Measuring 6.5 cm in diameter, it is a handy way to remind you to take your medication and to keep track of the medication that you've taken. It can be especially helpful if your endocrinologist has prescribed alternating or varying dosages over the course of a week.
If you, or someone you know, would find the Thry'vors 4-T4 Pill Reminder Disc helpful, click here to download an order form.
October 3, 2008
Two new documents have been added to the Resources section of the website. First, is the Ask Thry'vors Compilation which is a compilation of patient questions about thryroid cancer with answers from thryroid cancer experts. We have also added Despina's Helpful Hints, a listing of helfpul information compiled by one of our members in hopes that that it will help those that follow. Check them out by clicking on the Resources button on menu on the left hand side of your screen!
September 2, 2008
Fall Newsletter now available!
August 17, 2008
Thry'vors Inc. is pleased to announce that a lecture and information event series is organized for fall 2008. Events will be held in Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Kitchener/Waterloo, Halifax, St. John's and Windsor. These events are being co-sponsored by the Canadian Thryroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. and Genzyme Canada Inc. These free events are open to all thyroid cancer patients and their family members. They are a great opportunity to learn more about thyroid cancer from health care professionals.
Click on the News and Events section of this website for more information
August 16, 2008
A new link has been added to the "Links" section of our website. By clicking on www.chasingrainbowsproduction.com you can find out learn more about a documentary on the the lives of young people with cancer.
From the website:
This upbeat documentary film "Chasing Rainbows - Young Adults Living With Cancer", is a dynamic, intimate portrayal of six young people who are "living life while fighting for it." With passion and infectious laughter, the six participants provide a unique and refreshing perspective about what it is like to live with cancer when you are young. Candidly they discuss: Fear, Anger, Finances, Sex, Infertility, Family Relationships, Death, Faith, and the Future. Their stories provide invaluable information, inspiration and hope - not only for other young adults facing life-threatening illness, but also their families, friends, caregivers and medical support teams.
July 16, 2008
The 2008 Wally Patching Memorial Lecture, given by Dr. Vladimir Milosevic, is now available for download from the Resources section of the website. The lecture provides the latest information on thyroid cancer diagnosis, management and follow-up. On the Resources page you will also find a link to a video of Dr. Milosevic presenting the lecture.
May 1, 2008
Thry'vors Inc. is pleased to announce that two Patient's Forum are planned for the coming weeks. The first will be held in Toronto on May 31, 2008. The second will be held in Edmonton on June 24, 2008. These events are being co-sponsored by the Canadian Thryroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. and Genzyme Canada Inc. These free events are open to all thyroid cancer patients and their family members. They are a great opportunity to learn more about thyroid cancer from health care professionals.
March 4, 2008
Spring Newsletter now available!
October 31, 2007
Winter Newsletter now available!
September 1, 2007
Fall Newsletter now available!
July 8, 2007
AMBASSADOR PROJECT - are you interested in helping thyroid cancer patients and their doctors find out about Thry'vors and how we can help? Click here to find out how you can be a Thry'vors ambassador!
A new order form for Thry'vors Publications is now available in the Publications section of the site.
March 6, 2007
Spring Newsletter now available!
January 24, 2007
Winter Newsletter now available!
September 26, 2006
Fall Newsletter now available!
August 18, 2006
We now accept online donations through CanadaHelps.org. Click on the button below to visit the donations site.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website does not constitute medical advice. Visitors are encouraged to work closely with their doctors to make sure that their individual medical needs are met. The Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. does not endorse any product, treatment, service or practitioner and is not responsible for the quality of the information or services offered by other organizations or websites.
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Site last updated: June 17, 2009