Fifty Percent Cancer with Chloe
2020 is my eleventh year of fighting metastatic papillary thyroid cancer–I have had thyroid cancer nearly half of my life. Through this podcast, I want to be able to give other thyroid cancer survivors and fighters some comfort knowing they are not alone. Fifty percent cancer is scars AND smiles; the good, bad and the ugly. I'm here to help inform everyone about thyroid cancer, as well as share the amazing things thyroid cancer survivors and fighters are up to.
Episodes
24 episodes
Support and Resources for Thyroid Cancer Survivors
This episode, Chloe shares how she got sent to collections for an unpaid cancer bill. Learning from her experience, she'll share tips for general health and well being during cancer struggles, as well as some financial support available.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:25
How My Parents Told Me I Had Thyroid Cancer
This week, the spotlight's back on Chloe as she shares how her parents told her of her thyroid cancer diagnosis at age 12. She shares what support her parents provided, while remembering their short time on this Earth. Chloe details her thyroid...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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12:54
How to Support a Child Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
In this episode, we will learn about pediatric and childhood thyroid cancer. Amber will "call in" with her story about being diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer and how her family was helpful during diagnosis and surgeries. Chloe will shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:28
Mom Has Thyroid Cancer–Now What?
In this episode, we talk to four mothers on being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, their advice for parents, and how they told their children they had thyroid cancer. We have different ages of children and different types of thyroid cancer repres...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:30
Let's Catch Up!
In this week's episode of Fifty Percent Cancer, Chloe is back to kick off season 3! Although we've been away, I'm so excited to be back. Enjoy this chatty catch-up of what my life has been since April 2021, get ready for new episodes, and learn...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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12:00
Self Advocacy and Life After Thyroidectomy, feat. Hannah
Today, we hear Hannah's story. Hannah is a Stage 4a metastatic papillary fighter and survivor, who shares her story of being diagnosed in 2020, as well as the maintenance after thyroidectomy. She's currently in school for nursing and has been i...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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8:35
Taking Things with a Pinch of Non-Iodized Salt: The Low Iodine Diet
Today, we'll talk about what's allowed on the low iodine diet (LID), what's not allowed, and a sample menu for a day on LID. LID can seem daunting, but there are many foods you can have and still be creative with your food choices.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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8:43
Radioactive Iodine: Friend or Foe?
Today we cover the basics of Radioactive Iodine (RAI). We'll talk about what it is, how it works, why it's used, and some of the benefits and side effects of this cancer treatment!Supp...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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10:24
PTSD, Cancer, and Post-Traumatic Growth
Today we explore the connection between PTSD and thyroid cancer, and when your anxiety and worry are more than just some scanxiety during your appointment. We also introduce the idea of post-traumatic growth; types of person growth that come fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:21
Creating Through Cancer
This week, Chloe talks about creativity and creating through thyroid cancer–how it can be helpful for yourself and others, and also how it doesn't have to be anything crazy or outward; just an expression of yourself.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:53
Creativity & Thyroid Cancer, feat. Nathaly Davis
Hear from Nathaly, @polkadotdreamer, tell her thyroid cancer journey and how creativity became therapeutic for this art school grad! Be sure to check out
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:06
Christianity & Thyroid Cancer, feat. Anita Leverett
Special Guest Anita Leverett joins us as we talk about our experiences with Christianity and Thyroid Cancer. Anita shares her thyroid cancer story and how her relationship with God gre...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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15:49
Thyroid Cancer Survivorship 101
In this episode, we'll go over examples of post-cancer care for thyroid cancer survivors, what a cancer survivorship plan is, and a few tips on staying healthy after cancer. Post-cancer care or survivorship is highly unique to each case and per...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:59
Thyroid Cancer Q&A
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, we'll be answering questions submitted to the @Thycan_Survivors Instagram around thyroid cancer, survivorship, and fears surrounding the "good" cancer.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:36
Thyroid Surgery Scar Health
Protecting your thyroid surgery scar after surgery is important–but so is taking care of it and feeling comfortable with your new permanent feature. I'll share a few methods and products for minimizing your scar, but ultimately I hope you grow ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:50
Sharing Your Cancer Story
In today's episode, we'll talk about how to share your cancer story. Your story doesn't have to be all encompassing, but it could be inspirational to others to get your story out there. The right time to share your story is when you feel it's r...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:30
Dating a Thyroid Cancer Survivor
In this episode, I have a conversation with my boyfriend, Nate, about life dating a thyroid cancer survivor. We cover topics on knowledge/awareness of thyroid issues and function, communication, and fear/emotions.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:12
How to be an Advocate for Yourself
Others might think because thyroid cancer is highly curable, it’s a better cancer than others and doesn’t warrant the same amount of care or attention. Cancer is cancer, and we all deserve care and attention. Because of this false stereotype an...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:53
Thyroid Cancer and Guilt
It’s not hard to believe that so many of us think things like: “My cancer isn’t as bad as others, so I shouldn’t feel bad.” or “I had friends who died from worse, why should I get to live?” or “I don’t have cancer anymore, so I shouldn’t compla...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:45
For Thyroid Cancer Friends and Family
Hearing that your spouse, best friend, or child has thyroid cancer or disease can be confusing. It can be terrifying. It can be hard to understand all that is going on inside of them during this time. In today’s episode, I wanted to talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:18
Thyroid Cancer Recurrence
Rotten, rotten recurrence. In this episode, we’ll talk about what a recurrence means, radioactive iodine, bloodwork and thyroglobulin, and how to talk about having a recurrence and the emotions surrounding it.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:02
Adjusting to Life After Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
In this episode, I'll share ideas on how to adjust to life after a thyroid cancer diagnosis through finding peace, your emotions, gaining knowledge, and health after a thyroid cancer diagnosis.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:50
My Thyroid Cancer Story
I've been fighting thyroid cancer for nearly half of my life. In this episode, I'll take you on the journey of my papillary thyroid cancer story. I was diagnosed at just 12 years old, and am now nearly 24. In episode 2, we'll talk about life af...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:03