How Demi Jones is Coping with Cancer
- In a new interview, Demi Jones is sharing how her treatment for thyroid cancer is impacting her and her energy levels.
- Jones discovered her thyroid cancer as a result of Love Island viewers calling attention to a lump spotted on her neck; she saw a doctor and was then diagnosed with the disease.
- Treatments for this type of cancer can include surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation, and chemotherapy.
She tells OK magazine, “When I first had the surgery, I was sleeping all day every day, and my mum was really concerned. But they increased my dosage of levothyroxine [Thyroid hormone replacement] which has given me a bit more energy. So, I am keeping up with that.”
Read MoreJones’s Thyroid Cancer Journey
Jones discovered her thyroid cancer as a result of Love Island viewers calling attention to a lump spotted on her neck. She saw a doctor and was then diagnosed with the disease.After her diagnosis, Jones had successful surgery last April to remove her tumor. But even though the surgery was successful, she would still need additional treatment to ensure the removal of cancer cells. She then underwent radiation treatment for that process. Jones has said that she hopes her thyroid cancer experience will inspire others to check their bodies for lumps and to act quickly if they notice something unusual.
If you notice something unusual, or if you notice your body doesn’t feel like it normally does, make an appointment to see a doctor. And seek second or third opinions if you don’t receive satisfactory explanations or answers. You are your own best health advocate.
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What is Thyroid Cancer?
Thyroid cancer is a disease that begins in the thyroid gland, which is at the base of the neck. The cancer will often present itself as a large bump (tumor) in the neck. It remains unclear what causes the disease. Some symptoms of thyroid cancer can be mistaken for a common cold.
Treatments for this type of cancer can include surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation, and chemotherapy. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include the following, outlined by the American Cancer Society (ACS):
Related: 7 Common Signs of Thyroid Cancer & How to Spot Them
- A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly
- Swelling in the neck
- Pain in the front of the neck, sometimes going up to the ears
- Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away
- Trouble swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- A constant cough that is not due to a cold
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