TONY HARNELL Discusses Being A Thyroid Cancer Survivor; Video Available
September 18, 2013, 11 years ago
In the clip below, ex-TNT vocalist Tony Harnell discusses his battle with, and surviving, thyroid cancer:
Harnell is only one among many: thyroid cancer diagnoses have more than doubled since 1990, one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates in recent years. The good news is that thyroid cancer is an extremely treatable disease when caught in its early stages—which is why screenings and self “neck-checks” are vitally important. Also key to a positive outcome is having an expert thyroid surgeon perform the procedure.
Harnell underwent surgery to remove the tumors and affected lymph nodes, radioactive iodine treatment to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue, and was placed on thyroid hormone replacement medication to keep his body’s metabolism balanced. Because of his occupation and the extensive surgery performed, he also elected to undergo physical therapy to rehabilitate his vocal cords and other muscles affected by the surgery. Harnell made it through his experience with his voice intact and is back to hitting all the high notes in his career.
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