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  • Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

    Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

    The Light of Life Foundation is proud to partner with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) to promote Thyroid Awareness Month in January 2012. More than 30 million Americans suffer from a thyroid disorder, and still more than half of those cases remain undiagnosed. The AACE's mission is to increase awareness.

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  • Delicious Low Iodine Recipes

    Delicious Low Iodine Recipes

    Thyroid Cancer diet restrictions don't mean the end of delicious food. Browse simple, healthy recipes created for patients, by patients in the Light of Life Low Iodine Cookbook.

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  • Read real survival stories

    Read real survival stories

    There are over 350,000 Thyroid Cancer patients living in the US today, across every age group, gender and race. Read the real survival stories of people just like you--and submit your own.

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  • You Are Not Alone

    You Are Not Alone

    Thousands of patients, caretakers, relatives and friends from all corners of the world have joined our Facebook support group to share experiences, get advice, and offer friendship online. Click here to chat now.

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  • Cindy Crawford

    Cindy Crawford

    The Light of Life Foundation is proud to report Cindy Crawford has just done a PSA photo shoot for the Light of Life Foundation. We are in the process of developing a new awareness campaign. VERY EXCITING NEWS! More to come...please revisit our website soon for more details.

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About the Foundation

The Light of Life Foundation was established in the spring of 1997 by Joan Shey, a patient herself. The mission of the foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is to improve the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients through continual education of the lay public and the medical community, and by promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.

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News & Events

Genzyme and Veracyte announce global co-promotion agreement Genzyme and Veracyte, Inc. today announced a global co-promotion partnership to provide a comprehensive solution for thyroid patients. The arrangement will give patients worldwide increased access to an advanced personalized medicine solution for improved diagnosis of thyroid nodules, and the potential to significantly reduce the number of unnecessary thyroidectomies. Thyroid Awareness Month

The Light of Life Foundation is proud to partner with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) to promote Thyroid Awareness Month in January 2012. This year, they are introducing a blue paisley ribbon as an official and lasting icon for Thyroid Awareness.

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