ThyCa fundraising and thyroid cancer research grants

Information on ThyCa fundraising efforts and grants for thyroid cancer research.

Discussions

where is Dr Mc Iver?

AlphaLover
  • By AlphaLover · New reply May 3, 2013
  • 75 replies
  • Dr. Bryan McIver is no longer at Mayo. Does anyone know where he is going ...

Hurthle cells found and scared for my Mom!

Muffin34
  • By Muffin34 · New reply April 30, 2013
  • 16 replies
  • Hi! I am new to this group but I am hoping someone can help me. After a CT scan, they found 2 suspicious nodules on my Mom's thyroid. She had a needle biopsy and the results were inconclusive. They found ...

cancer survivors

melis3471
  • By melis3471 · Posted April 26, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • butterfly bandits In Pittsburgh is doing a fund raiser for thyroid cancer .. if u live in Pittsburgh we are trying to find survivors to help get this up and running..please let me know how to contact ...

ThyCa To Award 3 New Research Grants in 2013

CherryW
  • By CherryW · New reply January 23, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • ThyCa is proud to announce that in 2013, we will award 3 new grants for thyroid cancer research. Read about the Rally for Research here: www.thyca.org/rally.htm This will be the 11th consecutive year ...

running for fund raising

Ginormica
  • By Ginormica · New reply January 15, 2013
  • 11 replies
  • I just finished the Disney 1/2 marathon...there was a lot of pink (breast) and purple (leukemia/lymphoma) represented... My question is: do we have such an organization? How do I get involved? Do I need ...

porcine TSH

Denver44
  • By Denver44 · New reply August 18, 2012
  • 21 replies
  • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12880 144 Could a porcineTSH be employed in the place of the recombinant human TSH, or cannot? What about the risk of prions, would a porcine TSH have a wider risk of ...

Cycling and ThyCa Research

Karls
  • By Karls · New reply July 28, 2012
  • 11 replies
  • I am a NEW ThyCa survivor. Surgery 5/24/12 RAI 7/20/12. I am an avid cyclist. I am interested in other ThyCa survivors that are cyclists. I am also interested in bike rides benefiting ThyCa research ...

New thyroid cancer research grants awarded by ThyCa

CherryW
  • By CherryW · Posted July 23, 2012
  • 0 replies
  • We are proud to announce 3 new thyroid cancer research grants plus 3 continuation grants, funded by the patients and families who contribute to ThyCa. This page tells about the past grant recipients and ...

question

peach36
  • By peach36 · New reply June 27, 2012
  • 16 replies
  • Hi, I am just wondering if anyone out there has suffered from anxiety after having Parathyroid surgery? I am taking supplements and am feeling better physically, but seem to be anxious most of the time ...

Letter from Italy:

CherryW
  • By CherryW · New reply January 24, 2012
  • 1 reply
  • A researcher in Italy asked about ThyCa's thyroid cancer research grants. Researchers worldwide are eligible. ThyCa grants have gone to researchers in France, Germany, Switzerland, & United States. Proposals ...

Awareness Month/Color

wobpb377
  • By wobpb377 · New reply January 23, 2012
  • 9 replies
  • Aloha- I haven't been a active member on here but a member none the less. I had my TT on 4 Jan and am recovering well--just a hoarse voice as of now. I am working with my coworkers and friends to establish ...

Team Neck & Neck, led by Tina Descovich

CherryW
  • By CherryW · Posted January 6, 2012
  • 0 replies
  • ...is raising awareness and raising funds for ThyCa. They will wear the special Neck Check Awareness Running Shirts from ThyCa, designed by Tina, at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2012, January ...

Cute Way to Cover Your Scar

AugustWarmth
  • By AugustWarmth · New reply December 23, 2011
  • 8 replies
  • Hi, Everyone! I'm a thyroid cancer survivor, and I when I needed a cute and lightweight way to cover my thyroidectomy scar, I designed a hand-crocheted butterfly choker, which I am now selling to help ...

NJ Marathon/Half Marathon benefiting Thyroid Cancer Foundation (and others)

melindamay
  • By melindamay · Posted April 20, 2011
  • 0 replies
  • If anyone is interested in supporting thyroid cancer research and patients, the Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is one of the many charities participating in the New Jersey Marathon/Half Marathon ...

Update on ThyCa Reseach Grants

CherryW
  • By CherryW · Posted January 23, 2011
  • 0 replies
  • Good news...ThyCa is expanding its 2011 Research Grant Program, making a 3rd grant available. Grants are open to all researchers and institutions worldwide. Proposals are due by Jan. 31, 2011. This latest ...

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Help and information from ThyCa

ThyCaInc: Free #Thyroid #Cancer Basics handbooks are available in English, Spanish and Chinese! http://t.co/hSkCJ6v6HM

ThyCaInc: Listen anytime! We have a great library of Webinars on #thyroid #cancer with top physicians in the field. http://t.co/Z3LvtrLoMt

ThyCaInc: Tomorrow, May 25, 2013, will be the 6th Annual World Thyroid Day. http://t.co/SYnn3prwdm

ThyCaInc: Do you have #medullary #thyroid #cancer? We have lots of online information and videos on this type of thyca. http://t.co/hv29x0ownB

ThyCaInc: Invite your organization to partner with ThyCa in the worldwide #Thyroid #Cancer #Awareness Month in September. http://t.co/lsFdebgTa5

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