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Here's
the story behind the songs...
When
I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in 1997 at the
age of 35, my life was changed forever. Now, 10 years later,
I am still going strong and fighting this rare disease, finding
strength and courage by looking for whatever good I can find
in the bad.
One of the amazing things that has happened to me as a result
of the cancer is that when I went "hypothyroid" (off my thyroid
hormone for several weeks) for a scan, I
discovered I could rewrite the lyrics to songs and make them
relate to thyroid cancer.
Suddenly I was able to rhyme and find humor in a very black
situation.
I shared
my first song with the members of an on-line
thyroid cancer support group, and the response was great.
We had a good laugh, and talked about how important a positive
attitude is in fighting cancer.
I wrote
more songs and shared them with my on-line "thyca" friends.
They started sharing the songs with their loved ones, and
they began to tell me what a difference the songs had made
in their lives:
"Thanks
for the first laugh I have had since I was diagnosed."
"Your songs are hilarious!"
"My
husband and I read your songs on the computer and laughed
until we cried. Now he understands a little better what I
am going through. Thank you."
Most of
the songs are just plain funny. Some of them are powerful,
intense, and could be called "black humor". But whatever category
they fit in, all of my songs are written from my own experiences,
and the stories of my on-line cancer survivor friends.
This site
is dedicated to my beloved grandmother, Joan Farrell, who
bought me the computer that helped change my life. She loved
to hear how the Internet brought me information, friends,
and a place to share my experiences and songs with others.
I'd also
like to send my sincere thanks to my friends at ComSite
International, Inc., for sponsoring this site.
And to
all thyroid cancer survivors who thought they were the only
ones out there, you are not alone. Welcome.
-Megan
Stendebach
Take
me to the songs!
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