Hey there,

I need to share something with you today that really hit home for me.

I just read about a mum of 2 who credits ChatGPT with saving her life by helping detect thyroid cancer that her doctors completely dismissed and missed. You can read her full story here.

Her story could have been mine. And it might be yours too if you're not listening to that inner voice.

This woman was having all kinds of symptoms - trouble bending her fingers, stomach pain, and she lost 14 pounds in just a month. She kept going to doctors who dismissed her concerns.

They said she had rheumatoid arthritis (even though she tested negative), then blamed everything on acid reflux.

Familiar story right?

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But she KNEW something was wrong in her body. She had that gut instinct we all get sometimes.

So she turned to ChatGPT, which suggested she might have Hashimoto's. Armed with this information, she went back to her doctors and insisted on proper testing. And guess what? She was right.

She did have Hashimoto's.

But that's not all - the subsequent ultrasound that she pushed for revealed thyroid cancer that would have remained hidden if she hadn't pushed for answers.

As she put it, "The doctors were just trying to give out medication for anything to just get you out the door."

This story feels so familiar because it's almost exactly what happened to me.

It took me ages to get my diagnosis of hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis. But even after that, I knew the symptoms I was experiencing didn't quite match up with the typical hypothyroid picture.

I knew deep down that something more sinister was happening.

Back then, we didn't have ChatGPT. But I kept pushing for an ultrasound because I could feel lumps in my neck. My doctor wanted to pass me off to the practice nurse with the standard line:

"This is really normal for women of your age. Just take these tablets."

But that deep instinct told me something more was wrong. I had to keep pushing and pushing to get beyond just being handed prescription pills.

Thank goodness I did.

When they finally found my thyroid cancer, it had already advanced into my lymph nodes. But thankfully, it hadn't spread to my lungs or anywhere else. I was incredibly lucky.

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This is why I'm SO passionate about people with hypothyroidism being their own powerful advocate.

It just might save your life!

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Key Takeaways:

1. Trust your body's signals. Nobody knows your body better than you do. If something feels wrong, it probably is.
2. Persistence saves lives. Don't stop advocating for yourself just because a medical professional dismisses your concerns.
3. Seek additional information. Whether it's through technology, research, or second opinions, knowledge is power.
4. Request specific tests. Sometimes you need to ask directly for ultrasounds, blood tests, or other diagnostics.

What You Can Do Right Now:

• Document your symptoms in detail, including patterns, timing, and what makes them better or worse.
• Prepare for appointments by writing down your questions and concerns beforehand.
• Bring an advocate to appointments if possible - someone who can help you communicate your concerns.
• Be direct with your healthcare provider: "I need you to help me understand why I'm experiencing these symptoms."
• Request referrals to specialists if your primary care doctor isn't addressing your concerns.
• Consider changing doctors or writing complaints if you consistently feel unheard.

We live in our bodies 24/7, while doctors see us for maybe 7 minutes at a time. Your intuition about your health matters. It's not being dramatic or difficult to insist on answers - it's being smart.

The difference between catching something serious early or late can sometimes be just one person who decides to listen - and sometimes that person needs to be you, listening to yourself.

Take care of yourself, and remember:

you are the expert on your own body.

With love and fire

P.S. If you're feeling dismissed by your healthcare provider and need support strategizing your next steps, reply to this email. You're not alone in this journey.

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