“I’m Not Sick… But I Have Thyroid Cancer”

 “Why are you sick? I’m not sick…”

I overheard a middle-aged woman talking on the bus.
Normally, it would’ve been just another passing sentence.

But her voice stayed with me all day.

Was it envy?
Was I jealous because I have thyroid cancer?

It’s been almost a month since I was diagnosed,
and I still haven’t told my parents.

Even after visiting two major hospitals,
my older sister and I kept it a secret.

While I was out for a walk, I noticed a missed call from the hospital.
I had been waiting for the results of my third fine needle biopsy,
so I wondered what it could be.

“Would it be okay to move your surgery date earlier?”
the nurse asked for my opinion.

“So… I guess I do need surgery?”

The hospital’s attitude had slightly changed.
Before, they said they would decide on further tests or surgery
depending on the biopsy results.

Strangely, I felt relieved.
I’ll know for sure when I visit the hospital this week,
but the surgery now seems confirmed.

I still haven’t told my parents.
I don’t even know how to begin.
All I can think about is how worried they’ll be.

My mom has already told me several times
to quit my contract job at the Coupang warehouse.
Now that I’ve been diagnosed with thyroid cancer,
she’ll probably insist on it even more.

Compared to other cancers, thyroid cancer has a good prognosis.
After treatment, many people return to their normal lives.

I’m already on a two-month medical leave
due to a previous Mammotome procedure.
This diagnosis was completely unexpected.
Going back to work in May might not be possible anymore.

My surgery has been moved up.

I still haven’t told my parents.
I haven’t told my boyfriend either.

Thyroid cancer has no symptoms.
None at all—so much so that it feels unreal.
If I don’t say anything, no one would ever know.

And yet, I feel both guilty and selfish for keeping this to myself.

What should I do?

My surgery has been moved up.

I Became a Writer After Being Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer

"How are you feeling?"

My older sister asked me as I was about to undergo a contrast-enhanced scan.

"This is kind of fun."

It still didn’t feel real that I had thyroid cancer, so I answered briefly.

I’ve been spending my days with a subtle sense of anxiety. Then I found another source of endorphins.

Last Friday, around 2 p.m., for some reason, I searched for the Brunch platform. I suddenly wanted to publish an essay based on my own story. I submitted my writer application and kept revising it throughout Saturday and Sunday. I spent the entire weekend just searching about Brunch.

I tried to stay calm since I knew I might not get accepted, but it wasn’t easy. Another wave of dopamine had hit me.

Then Monday came. I had almost forgotten about it when I got a notification on my phone. It was an alert—and an email—saying I had been accepted as a Brunch writer.

Yes, I’m one of those people you hear about—the ones who get accepted on the first try. Me.

Before getting approved, I told my sister,

"I’m going to become a writer."

She responded with a casual, “Just give it a try.”

"Now I have to do something."

I told her the news first—that I had become a Brunch writer. She was surprised and couldn’t quite believe it. Honestly, neither could I.

After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, I poured my emotions into my personal blog. I wrote about how it felt to go to the hospital that day and everything that happened. Then I thought, “If I publish on Brunch, maybe it could lead to a small opportunity related to publishing.”

My goal was clear, and I took action. And now, I’ve earned the meaningful title of “writer.”

I had known about Brunch before, but somehow forgot about it over time. There are so many people sharing their stories there. I didn’t originally want to write about my thyroid cancer, but somehow, that’s what happened. And in the end, it became the most honest reflection of who I am—my everyday life.

In the past, I vaguely dreamed of becoming a writer, without any clear idea of what I would write about. It stayed in my heart like a faded photograph. And now, a joyful opportunity has finally come to me.

Is this why people say timing is everything?

After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, my days had become heavy and gloomy. But this opportunity brought me energy, courage, and a sense of possibility. I’m grateful to Brunch for that.

“Brunch.”
I used to just enjoy it as a reader—never imagining that one day I would be writing and publishing my own stories there.

I hope my writing can offer even a small sense of comfort and connection to others who are going through something similar.

Nice to meet you.
I’m a Brunch writer—
and a thyroid cancer patient.

Living with Thyroid Cancer: Waiting, Healing, and Finding Balance

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Weeks After Diagnosis

It has been a few weeks since I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

On the first day, I felt emotional over the smallest things.
Now, I feel strangely calm.

As I wait for the results of my third biopsy,
I spend my days somewhere between anxiety and
“whatever happens, happens.”

Today is April 4.

At this time, I would normally be at work,
fighting off drowsiness while doing receiving tasks at the warehouse.

I thought I would return in May,
but depending on the test results,
my future schedule may change.

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A Strange Reality

Things that only seemed to happen in movies or dramas
are now happening to me.

Being sick makes me feel like I should just rest all the time.
Like I should lie down and do nothing.

But instead of giving in to that feeling,
I try to do small things, one by one.

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Small Things That Keep Me Going

Nothing big or overwhelming.

Just simple, everyday tasks:

Baking at home.
Reading books.
Studying English.
Doing things right away when I see them.
Not leaving dishes in the sink.
Cleaning my room.
Doing laundry.

These small actions help me feel less powerless.

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Taking Care of My Mind

When I start to feel down,
I go for a walk.

I get some sunlight.
I let myself breathe.

Right now,
I am learning how to be kind to myself.

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More People Than I Expected

My sister recommended an online community for thyroid cancer patients.

I decided to join.

There were far more people than I expected.

Some were diagnosed on the same day as me.
Some just received their diagnosis yesterday.
Others are recovering after surgery.

Every day, new stories are shared.

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Finding Comfort in Similar Lives

Reading their stories brings me a strange sense of comfort.

Even while fighting illness,
people are holding onto their daily lives.

They endure.
They continue.

And through them,
I’m reminded how valuable ordinary life really is.

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Time Keeps Moving

Time doesn’t stop.

And I keep thinking:

How should I face this situation?
How should I move forward?

Doctors will treat the illness.

But how I see this,
how I feel about this—

that part is mine.

I hope my emotions can flow
like calm waves,
not overwhelming, just steady.

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Becoming Stronger

I’m now in my 40s.

I worry about myself,
but I worry more about my family.

I don’t want them to feel too much pain because of me.

So I try to become stronger first.

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Writing as a Way to Hold Myself Together

That’s why I write.

I place my thoughts and emotions
into my own quiet space.

Maybe one day,
when I look back,
this moment will feel different.

For now,
this is how I stay steady.

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Tags: thyroid cancer, waiting for biopsy results, emotional healing, daily routine, health blog, personal story, cancer journey, mental health

From Mammotome to Thyroid Cancer: The Diagnosis I Didn’t Expect

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It Was the Summer of 2025

It was the summer of 2025.

I believed I was managing my health well through annual company checkups and additional personal screenings.

Then one day, during a visit to the breast clinic,
my doctor quietly told me that I had multiple cysts in both breasts.

When I looked at the ultrasound screen myself,
I was honestly shocked.

I had a few cysts before — though I had completely forgotten about them —
but now there were around 40.

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The Mammotome Decision

My doctor recommended a Mammotome procedure.

Cysts don’t just stay the same.
They either grow larger or increase in number.

At that time, I was working at a logistics center.
Hospitalization for a few days wasn’t easy,
and I even had a family trip planned.

So I couldn’t go through with the surgery right away.

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Six Months Later

Time passed.

After 6 to 7 months, I went back to the hospital.

In March 2026, I took a two-month medical leave.

I finally had the Mammotome procedure
and was hospitalized.

For about two weeks,
everything felt uncomfortable —
moving, washing, even daily routines.

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The Question That Changed Everything

On the day I was supposed to receive my breast biopsy results,
I asked something casually:

“Should I check my thyroid again?”

Last year, I had a fine needle aspiration test,
and everything was fine.

So I assumed this time would be the same.

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An Unexpected Diagnosis

A week later, the result came back.

It was not what I expected.

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

The doctor said it was small and in an early stage,
so there was no need to worry too much.

But honestly,
I couldn’t hear much of what he said after that.

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The Word “Cancer”

I just couldn’t believe it.

The word “cancer” didn’t feel real.

The doctor mentioned things I had never heard before —
special case registration,
and the need to go to a larger hospital for surgery.

My mind went blank.

My eyes filled with tears.

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Telling My Sister

When I got home, I told my sister.

She started crying like a child.

I still haven’t told my parents.

Even after visiting a larger hospital twice,
I couldn’t bring myself to say it.

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Waiting Again

Now, I am waiting again.

The results I brought from the first hospital were unclear,
so I had to go through a third biopsy.

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What If It’s Not Cancer?

What if it’s not cancer?

What if the new result says I only need monitoring?

What if I don’t need surgery?

I joined a community of people going through similar experiences.

Some people were diagnosed with cancer, had surgery,
and later found out it wasn’t cancer.

Others were told they needed surgery,
but later switched to observation instead.

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Where Do I Belong?

Which case will I be?

I don’t know.

After the third biopsy,
I felt deeply depressed.

When I was first diagnosed, I was just sad.

After about two weeks, I found some emotional balance.

But now,
waiting again for results
feels like a different kind of pain.

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The Power of Writing

One good thing about writing is this:

When I look back later,
these overwhelming emotions
might feel like nothing.

That’s why I write.

Maybe when I read this again next week,
I’ll feel something completely different.

Maybe that’s the power of writing.

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Tags: thyroid cancer, mammotome procedure, breast cysts, thyroid biopsy, cancer diagnosis story, emotional journal, health blog, personal story

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Uncertainty: Waiting for a Third Biopsy Result

 A Game of Probability — What If It’s Not Cancer?

A call from the hospital changed my morning.

They told me that the biopsy slide showed ambiguous results.

I would need to go through a third fine needle aspiration biopsy.

 “It’s Cancer… or Is It?”

I couldn’t understand.

Cancer is cancer… right?

What does “uncertain” even mean?

I had already been diagnosed.
I had already applied for special case registration.

And now this?

Still half asleep, I couldn’t process what I was hearing.

Day 1 vs Now

On the first day of my diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with sadness.

My emotions were all over the place.

Now, some time has passed.

I’m not as sad anymore.

But this…

This feels different.

Looking for Answers in Others

After being diagnosed, I joined a community of people with thyroid cancer.

I wanted to see if anyone else had gone through something similar.

And I found stories.

Some people were told they had cancer, went through surgery,
only to find out later it wasn’t cancer.

Others were diagnosed but ended up being managed through observation instead of surgery.

Which Case Will I Be?

Which one will I become?

That question lingers in my mind.

But thinking about it doesn’t change anything.

Living on Thin Ice

Since the diagnosis, every day feels like walking on thin ice.

I’m not as emotional as before.

But mentally, I’m exhausted.

If worrying could solve anything, I would gladly do it.

But there’s nothing I can control.

That’s the hardest part.

Just Another Ordinary Day

All I can do is live my daily life.

That’s it.

What Comes Next

I decided to move up my next hospital appointment.

I need a clear answer.

Based on accurate results, I will decide whether to proceed with surgery.

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: From Sadness to Numbness (Days 4–5)

Thyroid Cancer, I’m Not Even Sad Anymore

It’s been 4 to 5 days since my diagnosis.

Strangely, I’m not as sad as I was at the beginning.

Visiting a Larger Hospital

The hospital where I first had my biopsy recommended a larger hospital.

On March 24, I went there with my sister.

I had only heard about this place before.
I never imagined I would come here as a patient.

At the first visit, I had to register and submit all my medical records.

Every time I come to a hospital, I realize something:

There are so many sick people in the world.

And now, I’m one of them.

The Consultation

After waiting for my turn, I finally met my doctor.

He calmly explained my condition and the upcoming schedule.

The consultation was brief.

Soon after, I had a CT scan with contrast dye.

Because the hospital was so large, moving between departments — signing consent forms, getting the IV inserted — felt complicated and overwhelming.

A Meal with My Sister

I had to skip breakfast for the hospital visit.

My sister took a day off just to be with me.

After everything was done, we went to a nearby market and had our first meal of the day — breakfast and lunch combined.

On the day I was first diagnosed, I couldn’t stop tearing up.

But now…

Maybe time really does something.

I’m not even sad anymore.

“Thyroid Cancer? Kind of Funny…”

My sister was worried about me.

But I found myself saying this several times throughout the day:

“Thyroid cancer? It’s kind of funny.”

That’s not entirely true.

I’m not okay.

Maybe I’m just trying to stay strong.

Still, I feel a little more at ease now.

At least it was caught early.

What Comes Next

There are still several tests waiting before surgery.

I’m currently on medical leave after my Mammotome procedure.

It’s already been a month.

Now with thyroid cancer, I don’t know what will happen next.

Not Just Me

More people than I expected are being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

I was diagnosed last week.

Someone else might have been diagnosed today.

Someone might be hearing bad news right now.

Acceptance… or Something Like It

It still doesn’t feel completely real.

But worrying doesn’t change anything.

So for now…

“Thyroid cancer? Kind of funny…”

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: My Emotions in the First 3 Days

Thyroid Cancer, Who Are You?

I first discovered that I had a thyroid nodule during a health checkup last year.
Until then, I had never specifically checked my thyroid. One day, I casually thought, “Why not give it a try?” and took the test. At that time, the result was simple: follow-up observation.

Six to seven months passed.

After undergoing a breast procedure (Mammotome), I decided to check my thyroid again — something I had unintentionally neglected.

The result was different this time.

The nodule had grown.

That wasn’t good news.

Just like last year, I went through a biopsy again. The doctor recommended it once more, and honestly, my first thought was, “There goes more hospital bills.” It felt heavy, but I tried to comfort myself — this was for my health.

I waited a week for the results.

I was sure it would be the same as before.

Follow-up observation.

But the doctor said something I never expected.

“You have thyroid cancer.”

“I Have Cancer?”

I couldn’t believe it.

The doctor explained everything, but I honestly couldn’t hear anything.
It felt like all the words were just passing by me.

I was referred to a larger hospital.

Even now, it still doesn’t feel real.

The word “cancer” carries an overwhelming weight.

I only told my older sister.
I couldn’t bring myself to tell my parents yet.

Day 3 – Still in Denial

It has been three days since my diagnosis.

I still can’t accept it.

I go on with my daily life as if nothing happened.
But suddenly, sadness hits me.
And then comes the quiet depression.

Finding Comfort in Strangers

While searching about thyroid cancer, I joined a Naver cafe where people share similar experiences.

There were more people than I expected.

People getting diagnosed.
Scheduling surgeries.
Going through treatments.

It gave me a strange sense of comfort.

At the same time, I wondered,
“Are there really this many people with cancer?”

Trying to Stay Calm

I try to stay mentally strong, but it’s not easy.

The thought keeps coming back:

“How can I have thyroid cancer?”

My mind feels messy and overwhelming.

That’s why I decided to write this on Blogspot.

Since it doesn’t get much exposure, it feels like a safe space — like a bamboo forest where I can quietly let things out.

Maybe one day, I’ll look back and realize this moment wasn’t as overwhelming as it feels now.

Or maybe, this will become my own essay.

If my story resonates with you,

I hope someday it can be published.

쿠팡 이치리시브 IB 주간 무기 계약직이 알려주는 공정 이야기

 이치리시브, 쉬운 공정?

'혼자 너무 잘하고 있다' 는 생각이 문득 든다면..

다른 사람보다 본인이 더 잘하고 많이 하고 있다는 생각이 든다면 그건 착각입니다. 

그럴 때는 면밀히 살펴보아야 합니다. 스스로가 입고 하기 쉬운 택배만 작업하고 있지 않은지 말입니다. 

• 한 종류만 있는 택배

단일 제품만 구성된 택배가 있으면 당연히 스캐너로 찍어서 입고 하기가 편리합니다. 

• 찍기 쉬운 택배

바코드도 반듯하고, 꺼내서 바로 바로 스캔 할 수 있는 상품은 최고입니다.

• 오류 없는 택배

오류가 없이 이미지, 품명, 소비기한 등 모두가 명확할 때는 정말 운이 좋게 만 느껴집니다.

• 개수가 많은 택배

택배에 개수가 많으면 더불어 단시간에 실적을 쌓기 좋습니다.

• 개수가 적어 금방 작업을 끝낼 수 있는 택배

택배에 포장된 제품이 몇 가지 안된다면, 시간이 짧게 소요되고 다음 택배를 최단 시간에 작업대로 내려오게 할 수 있습니다.

내가 쉬우면 상대편은 반대의 상황을 인지 해야

순조롭게 리시브 일을 하고 있다면, 생각해 봐야 합니다. 다른 동료들은 반대의 상황에서 힘들어 하고 있을 상황을 말입니다.

본인 혼자만 잘 한다고 해서 좋은 게 없는 시스템입니다. 함께 공동으로 잘해야지 중심을 잡을 수 있습니다.

가끔 우리는 이런 상황을 놓치고 있을 수 있습니다. 마냥 쉽게 만 할 수 없습니다. 반대의 상황에도 처할 수 있다는 점을 인지하고 있어야 합니다. 

물론 사람마다 업무에 대한 이해와 경험에 따라 차이가 나기도 합니다. 

그래도 그 밑 바탕에는 위에 나열한 이유도 한 몫하고 있다는 점 유의해 주시기 바랍니다. 

블로그스팟 애드센스 9번째 거절 인증

 블로그스팟 애드센스 벽은 고점

샌드박스 기간 너무 길어

가치 없는 콘텐츠란?

가치 없는 콘텐츠로 9번째 애드센스 승인이 거절됐습니다. 솔직히 이번에는 기대를 갖고 있었습니다. 9번째면 구글에서도 승인을 해줄 만한데 여전히 벽은 높았습니다. 애드센스 신청도 주기가 있기 때문에 거절됐다고 해서 아무 때나 신청을 할 수가 없어서 기다리고 있습니다.

나만 안되나?

문을 두드리고 있지만, 현실의 벽은 높고 언제까지 승인을 기다려야 되는지 의문입니다. 구글이 저를 알아봐 줄 때까지 집요하게 애드센스를 신청할 계획입니다.

저처럼 이렇게 승인이 안되는 걸 인증하시는 분도 계신가요? 있다면 댓글로 한번 남겨주시면 감사하겠습니다.

갖고 싶다, 블로그스팟 애드센스

요즘 일도 바쁘고 힘들어서 글쓰기를 게을리 했습니다. 승인 거절 이메일이 오면 한동안은 글을 쓸 힘도 안 생깁니다. 이런 상황이 반복되다 보니 블로그스팟의 정체성을 키워나가는 게 조금 어려운 것도 사실입니다.

다시 시작하면서

9번째 거절을 당했지만, 저는 또 도전할 생각입니다. 처음부터 쉽게 접근 하지는 않았지만, 이렇게 까지 오랜 시간을 걸릴지 몰랐습니다. 블로그스팟 애드센스를 받는 날까지 힘내보도록 하겠습니다.

쿠팡 이치리시브 공정 꿀팁

 3년차 접어든 리시브사원의 조언

무기계약직도 헷갈리는 오류 종류

• 유사 상품 분리

택배를 개봉해보면 한 종류만 있는 제품은 쉽게 입고 작업할 수 있습니다. 반면 종류가 다양할 때는 각각 분리를 하면서 전산에 입력해야 합니다. 적을 때는 2~3개에서 69종 등까지 다양합니다. 모양이 다르거나 포장이 다르면 구분하기 그나마 편합니다. 이를테면 바코드 숫자와 제품이 비슷하다면 입고 작업할 때 오류가 발생할 수 있는 확률도 상승합니다.

• 이미지 및 상품명 상의

종종 쿠팡에 입고 되는 제품이 포장이 살짝 바뀌어서 들어올 때가 있습니다. 전산상 다르지 않지만, 이럴 때는 업무를 도와주는 서포터나 관리자에게 문의해 쉽게 해결할 수 있습니다.

• 다양한 토트 목적지

제품이 담긴 토트는 각각의 목적지를 갖고 레일에 태워져 진열존으로 향합니다. 

크게는 긴급, ATS, 위험, AGV 지하 1층/1층, 신상, 라지필터, 일반 등 다양합니다. 최근 이천2 기준으로 토트 목적지는 더 세분화된 상황입니다. 토트가 분리되기 때문에 제품을 담을 경우 정확히 넣어야 합니다. 최악의 상황은 토트 목적지가 뒤바뀌게 되면 오류가 발생합니다. 항상 주의해야 합니다.

• 속도이냐, 정확이냐 그것이 문제

신속하게 입고 하는 게 전산자의 임무라면 그에 따르는 정확도가 있어야 합니다. 오류를 줄이기 위해 노력하지만, 어느 순간 집중력 저하로 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다. 단시간 빠른 제품을 쳐내야 하는 마음의 부담감도 있습니다.

각자가 잘하면 되지만 실수가 쌓이고 모이면 리시브 공정의 전체로 영향이 커집니다.