Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

Christine is a 30 year old wife, mother to a son and registered nurse in a pediatric intensive care setting. She was diagnosed with Medullary Thyroid Cancer in 2016 and has since undergone 2 surgeries as well as radiation therapy. She has recently devoted more of her time to photography and hopes to help others capture the special and everyday moments in their lives, especially now, after understanding how precious every new day is.

All articles by Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

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How to Prepare for Medullary Thyroid Cancer Treatment

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

September 1, 2022

I am grateful that medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) does not include typical chemotherapy options like other cancers.

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Dos and Don’ts for HCPs When Treating a Cancer Patient

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

August 5, 2022

For HCPs, I think it might be helpful to point out both the dos and the don’ts from the perspective of someone living with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).

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When Living With MTC, Hearing You’re Stable Is Good News

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

July 29, 2022

I deal with the persistent side effects of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) as well as the treatments I received for it.

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Searching for the Silver Lining Following a Medullary Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

June 24, 2022

Shortly after I was diagnosed with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), I created a blog that reflects my progress and some silver linings.

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Seeing Health Care From Different Angles as an MTC Patient

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

June 17, 2022

Before I was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), I didn’t really have any experience with the health care system as a patient.

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You Can’t Hide Your Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

June 10, 2022

I am proud of my ‘battle scar’ most of the time, but some days, I just want to be me. I don’t want to be known as a cancer patient.

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Two Different Tales of Health Insurance in Living With MTC

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

June 3, 2022

I believe it is important for health care professionals to understand the financial burden placed on patients and their families after a diagnosis.

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The Roller Coaster Ride People With MTC Never Get to Leave

Christine Pudel, RN, MTC Contributor

April 29, 2022

One question that will arise for most if not every patient, is the question of prognosis. Whenever I did bring up that question, I never received an answer.