Resources

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Information from Thry'vors

Bigger and better than ever. Includes new sections on hormone replacement, use of Thyrogen, and more. Thry'vors patient booklet has been carefully reviewed by experts in the fields of endocrinology, surgery, nuclear medicine, psychiatry and pharmacology. Order your own copy from Thry'vors today!

This booklet, prepared by thyroid cancer survivors, is intended as a guide for those diagnosed with the disease. It is written from the patient's point of view and is a compilation of articles and e-mail postings written by various members of the Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. It will complement the medical information you will receive through your physician and other resources, and provide you with practical tips and questions to ask your physician. The booklet was reviewed by our medical advisory panel.

To download the booklet in PDF format click here.

To view a text version of this booklet click here.

Helpful Hints List

The Helpful Hints list is a compilation of thoughts from members or our organization who wanted to share what they had learned through their personal journey with thyroid cancer in order to help others.

To download this document in PDF format click here.

Thry'vors has developed a resourse list to help you find more information about thryoid cancer and related topics. Included in the list is information on books, articles, online resources, and organizations that may help you during your quest to learn more about this disease.

To download the resource list in PDF format click here.

To download the glossary in PDF format click here.

NEW! Thry'vors has prepared several new resources to provide you with more information about a Low Iodine Diet (LID).The Low Iodine Diet (LID) is prescribed for thyroid cancer patients who will receive treatment or scanning doses of radioactive iodine. These include a version of the diet, a FAQ about the diet, and brief guide to following the diet in Canada.

To download a full colour version of the Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet click here.

To download a print ready version of the Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet click here

To download the Frequently Asked Questions resource on a Low Iodine Diet click here.

To download a brief guide to following the a Low Iodine Diet in Canada click here.

To download a document with information about the purpose, references, writers and reviewers for the Low Iodine Diet Project click here.

Thry'vors has put together an information sheet about Thyrogen, a new drug being used in the treatment and monitoring of thyroid cancer patients.

To download the Thyrogen Info Sheet in PDF format click here.

Click here to download Jody's lecture in pdf format.

Clearing up the Confusion and Improving Client "Compliance": The Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet, Wally Patching Memorial Lecture, 2007

In this lecture, prepared by member Grace Wright, you can learn about the development of Thry'vors Low Iodine Diet, and the important role that organizations like Thry'vors can play in supporting patients through treatment and beyond.

Click here to download Grace's lecture in MS PowerPoint format.

The Needs of Canadian Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Building Knowledge and Understanding Through Social Learning, Wally Patching Memorial Lecture, 2006

Patricia Sharkey, a community planner and founding member of Thry'vors, presented the second Wally Patching Memorial Lecture at the May 28, 2006 Annual General Meeting. The lecture summarizes the needs of Canadian thyroid cancer survivors identified by the Thry'vors 2006 listserv survey. The lecture highlighted the importance of social learning to patient support groups and identifies what individuals can do to contribute to Thry'vors learning and networking.

You can download a summary of Patricia Sharkey's presentation in PDF format by clicking here.

In 2004, the Board of Directors announced the creation of the Wally Patching Memorial Lecture to honour one of our most vibrant and determined founding members and to help contribute to his vison of improved Canadian thyroid cancer patient information, support and access to qualified thyroid cancer specialists. The first memorial lecture was given on May 14, 2005 by Dr. Irving B. Rosen. Dr. Rosen gave the lecture on the topic of Thyroid Cancer Recurrence. You can download a summary of Dr. Rosen's presentation in PDF format by clicking here.

A Historical Note on Thyroid Disease and Its Surgical Treatment

Dr. Irving B. Rosen has written this informative article on the surgical treatment of thyroid disease. To download the article in PDF format click here.

NEW! With permission from the PMH/University Health Network, we are please to share with you a booklet providing information on income assistance for those in Ontario dealing with cancer.

The booklet contains information about work-related benefits, federal government programs and Ontario government programs that may provide financial assistance.

To download a copy of the booklet click here.

From Survivors

Below are links to articles and stories submitted to Thry'vors by fellow thyroid cancer survivors. Please note that these documents have not been reviewed by our medical advisory panel. The contents are the opinion of the author and may not represent the opinion of Thry'vors.

This guide, written by Dianne Dodd, examines the emotional aspects of dealing with thyroid cancer. The emotional challenges you may experience during different stages of your journey with thyroid cancer are addressed, and coping strategies are discussed. While the guide focuses on the experiences and emotional needs of patients, it also addresses the experiences of family members, friends and caregivers, and offers advice to these important partners in a patient's journey.

To download this document in PDF format, click here.

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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