michelemv's profile picture. Thyroid cancer survivor, mom of 2 post-RPL, writer and editor, transplanted Bostonian, Red Sox fan, beagle rescuer, sometimes runner.

Michele Vaughn

@michelemv

Thyroid cancer survivor, mom of 2 post-RPL, writer and editor, transplanted Bostonian, Red Sox fan, beagle rescuer, sometimes runner.

This. READ THIS. "We are burned out because we are being rolled over by the wheels of an economy that has bafflingly declared working parents inessential."

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I was grateful to @ThyCaInc when it was there for me 12 years ago when I was diagnosed, and I'm grateful today to be able to give back. #GivingTuesday #ThyCa #nogoodcancer

Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in diagnosis. Help us raise awareness and research funds for all affected by this disease by donating to #ThyCa today on #GivingTuesday. #Give2ThyCa bit.ly/Give2ThyCa

ThyCaInc's tweet image. Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in diagnosis.  Help us raise awareness and research funds for all affected by this disease by donating to #ThyCa today on #GivingTuesday.  #Give2ThyCa bit.ly/Give2ThyCa


Could not agree more. I turn 40 on Sunday, and I am proud of, and grateful for, every one of those years. Aging is a privilege.


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Look at any year, and millions of people pay higher taxes under the Senate plan -- and millions more get nothing cbpp.org/blog/tracking-…


Have @OpenTable points you're not using? Donate them to #NoKidHungry! 100 points = 5 healthy meals for kids in need. bit.ly/2zw8DsP #GivingTuesday


We lost an amazing person this week. I’m so sorry Beth is gone. #forbeth #stage4needsmore

Remembering our friend & mighty patient advocate Beth Caldwell, who gave voice to #stage4 that won't be silenced. fredhutch.org/en/news/center…

fredhutch's tweet image. Remembering our friend & mighty patient advocate Beth Caldwell, who gave voice to #stage4 that won't be silenced. fredhutch.org/en/news/center…


Are you part of the marrow registry? Please join for Henley and patients like her who need a match. @BeTheMatch

Henley needs a bone marrow transplant. W/ no matching relatives, her family has turned to @BeTheMatch in hopes of finding her match

nmdp_org's tweet image. Henley needs a bone marrow transplant. W/ no matching relatives, her family has turned to @BeTheMatch in hopes of finding her match


So grateful for Gary and all he does to advocate for #ThyCa patients, survivors, & their caregivers.


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Before you buy anything pink this month, PLEASE see where the $$ is going. Is the $$ going to research or is the company cashing in on pink?


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Help us help Houston. We're donating 12k tampons to #HurricaneHarveyRelief and an additional box for every retweet.

our_cora's tweet image. Help us help Houston. We're donating 12k tampons to #HurricaneHarveyRelief and an additional box for every retweet.

Important insight about Harvey and disaster response from @AlyssaMastro44 at the top of today's pod. Give a listen.

New Pod: @AlyssaMastro44 on Harvey & Trump in Texas; Trump's tax reform speech; #DefendDACA art19.com/shows/pod-save…



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Remember the @LittleLobbyists from the health care fight? Now they're working to get supplies to Harvey families w/medically complex kids 1/

We're teaming up w/ Trach Mommas of LA to get med'l supplies to kids w/ complex med'l needs affected by #Harvey. littlelobbyists.org/harvey



A vitally important question for #AYAcancer patients -- & their doctors. Pls share.

What matters most to #AYAcancer pts making decisions about #fertility preservation? Share your story: ow.ly/X0Dd30dwbQ0 @StupidCancer

clareproject's tweet image. What matters most to #AYAcancer pts making decisions about #fertility preservation? Share your story: ow.ly/X0Dd30dwbQ0 @StupidCancer


A look at the making of one of my favorite podcasts of the year.

What matters most to #AYAcancer pts making decisions about #fertility preservation? Share your story: ow.ly/X0Dd30dwbQ0 @StupidCancer

clareproject's tweet image. What matters most to #AYAcancer pts making decisions about #fertility preservation? Share your story: ow.ly/X0Dd30dwbQ0 @StupidCancer


I've learned so much from @embeedub in the last year. Her book is a must-read (& re-read).

A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles is a Kindle Monthly Deal in August! Get it for just $3.99 #Kindle Deals on.natgeo.com/2vGvdOn

NatGeoBooks's tweet image. A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles is a Kindle Monthly Deal in August! Get it for just $3.99 #Kindle Deals on.natgeo.com/2vGvdOn


Many thanks to @SaraJBenincasa for compiling this list. Please give. #Charlottesville


I was healthy until the day I wasn't. I was 29. I heard "you have cancer." #KillTheBill


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My heroes, the @LittleLobbyists—fighting for all of us

benwikler's tweet image. My heroes, the @LittleLobbyists—fighting for all of us

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No one should be fooled by this attempt at a "skinny repeal" bill. This is what it means: bit.ly/2uCRQTb @GreensteinCBPP

CenterOnBudget's tweet image. No one should be fooled by this attempt at a "skinny repeal" bill. This is what it means: bit.ly/2uCRQTb 
@GreensteinCBPP

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