I currently don’t consider myself to have cancer, but every time I come back from my checkup the diagnosis on the paper stares back at me the same: Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

Every time I get my throat scanned and blood work done, the anticipation of results give me anxiety. I never know what cancerous beast they’re going to find inside of me.

The second time I had to have surgery to remove cancerous nodes, I didn’t even feel any different beforehand. I would have never known without my doctor.

I will require a lifetime of thyroid medication, blood tests and ultrasounds to keep my health in check.

These are all the #TruthAboutTC. This month, ThyCa, the Thyroid Cancer survivors’ association, the Light of Life Foundation and Eisai are spreading the truth about Thyroid Cancer to show support to those impacted by Thyroid Cancer. I have been living with Thyroid Cancer for 7+ years now. I’ve been successfully treated, but the tests and fears will never end.

I might look fine. You might not notice the two scars across my neck at first glance. But, every morning I take my replacement thyroid hormone since I don’t have a thyroid to make my own anymore.

Thyroid cancer is the most rapidly increasing cancer in the United States, but I feel like not many people know about it. While you might know someone who suffers from a thyroid-related issue, many people are not educated about it. Thyroid cancer can affect many parts of a person’s life, including their weight, their mental health and sleep schedules. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach or symptom checklist for thyroid cancer.

Click here to learn more about this campaign and ways you can show your support.