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Keira
Posts: 4
Joined: Feb 2003
Feb 25, 2003 - 2:48 pm

hi there!

i'm new to the group and happy at the prospect of having a support community for cancer. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer [with lymph node metastasis] a year ago and am currently preparing for my second round of scanning and i-131in april.

i responded to a few postings earlier in hopes of connecting with others who understand what i'm going through and who might need support. i laughed outloud as i read words such as the "best" cancer and being perceived as a "complainer." in addition to these challenges, i find the drawn out treatment process incredibly difficult -- having to put parts of life on hold and sustaining strength and spirit for such a long period of time.

the experience of cancer has been lifechanging to say the least -- both in the gifts i've received, the fears i've been forced to confront, and the physical challenges i've endured. now, one year into the process, i find myself different in how i see the world and how i relate to those around me. while i have amazing friends and an incredibly supportive husband, i still feel a loneliness in not having someone in my life who truly understands what i'm going through.

so, if anyone is interested in connecting over shared experiences, i would love to establish some sort of an ongoing dialogue. i can be reached at kbksf@aol.com.

thanks in advance for your responses, and i greatly look forward to speaking with you.

peace, keira
Kristy
Posts: 7
 Joined: Apr 2003
Apr 21, 2003 - 9:15 am
Re: Newcomer

Hello,
I was impressed with your message. I'm beginning my fourth year of ongoing thyroid cancer treatments and management. In addition, there are new health concerns related...seems as if there is one step forward and two steps back. I, too, am feeling a sense of isolation despite plenty of family love and support.
I would be happy to communicate with you further, if interested.
best wishes,
Kristy
Uilani
Posts: 2
 Joined: Apr 2003
Apr 29, 2003 - 3:16 pm
Re: Newcomer

I am also a newcomer and live in Hawaii where Thyroid CA is high for females. I was diagnosed in 1996, had I131, 4 scans and had a total thyroidectomy with mets to my lymph. I work 2 full time jobs and a part-time job. I did not like not being on synthroid in between scans it was the worst, but considering it's a mino