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Apr 18, 2009 - 4:35 pm
I'm 49 just had a Thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. Pathology was FVPTC .7cm which is good fuly encapsulated excellent prognosis. Anyone else out there? I had a terrific surgeon but my voice is still week, not sure when that will get better. My endo thinks I'm cured and do not need any RAI...Does this sound familiar??? |
Joined: Mar 2009
Papillary thyroid cancer, near total thyroidectomy. The surgeon left tissue around my vocal nerves rather than risk damaging them and I had hashimotos so there was quit a bit of tissue left behind but the carcinoma was 8mm. So I did not have RAI or even a body scan. The surgeon said I needed it but the endo said I didn't. I think I would have declined either way. I am 48 and had my surgery 6 weeks ago.
Joined: Apr 2009
I had a 3.5cm papillary carcinoma which was well encapsulated. I opted for the RAI so I could have a little peace of mind later on. I'm 46 and would rather deal with it now while somewhat youngish rather than later. My total thyroidectomy was on 3/18/09,my voice is still gravelly. My surgeon didn't think the RAI was necessary but the endocrinologist was for it. The dieting (thankfully now over but I'm still too nauseaous to eat much) and the hypothyroidism's side effects were/are the worst part of RAI for me. Good luck to you!
Joined: Mar 2009
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