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"To give you just the short version, I had a nodule in the middle of my throat, about this big, and that was actually forcing my thyroid glands out to the side of my neck," she told Guthrie while demonstrating the size of the nodule (which appeared to be that of a quarter).
"Those glands had developed cancer and that had spread to my lymph nodes. So once it was pointed out to me, I could see it. Up until then I really hadn’t noticed. I think it was a gradual change over time and those are really hard to notice on yourself," Price added.
Price went on to thank the outpouring of support she's received since sharing her story, saying that it has helped her "power through" and has inspired her to use her story to continue raising awareness about thyroid cancer.
"My mom and I are going to be starting a foundation to help promote thyroid cancer awareness, especially in young women," she said. "It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young women and I don't think we talk about it enough or just how prolific it is."
On her Instagram, Price said that more information on her foundation will be announced in the coming days.
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