How I Danced Through THYROID CANCER: A Ballet Dancer's Journey

Описание: In this special episode of the Ballet Science Podcast, host Caroline Simpkins shares her personal journey with papillary thyroid cancer, from the first subtle signs to diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. As a former ballerina turned researcher, Caroline opens up about how body awareness helped her detect something was wrong, what it was like to undergo thyroidectomy surgery, radioactive iodine treatment, and life on thyroid hormone replacement. This episode offers awareness, hope, and reassurance for anyone facing a thyroid cancer diagnosis while highlighting the resilience dancers and non-dancers alike can find in the process.

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Hosted by Caroline Simpkins, Ph.D., the Ballet Science podcast brings science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities give their best performances both onstage and off, and reveals how the science of ballet can benefit anyone who moves. Each week, we will explore the intersection of science and ballet—from injury prevention and biomechanics to nutrition, mindset, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends and dance community. You can also follow Ballet Science on social media and visit our website for additional information.