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 NEW Fall Newsletter in PDF Summer Newsletter in PDF NEW Patients Guide in PDF Low Iodine Diet Pamphlet in PDF View a list of our corporate Donors What's New 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. © Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. Site last updated: October 3, 2008