thyroid cancer

luvofmylif
luvofmylif Member Posts: 344
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

My husband had his first post treatment CT scan and the ENT surgeon (radiologist missed it) spotted a nodule on the thyroid. He had a biopsy and results can back as thyroid cancer. What a huge shock and more surgery is needed. He will be having surgery in about 3 weeks. So worried because we couldn't even get through one CT scan. This will be his fourth sugery in 18 months and thats not to mention the chemo and radiation he had. Just in shock again and worried about the surgical outcome after having surgery to bilateral neck and radiation. Won't be an easy surgery and entire thyroid will have to be removed. My anxiety level is going up.

Has anyone had any experience with diagnosis of thyroid cancer after recently finishing treatment for BOT SCC cancer?

Joan

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    #2
    think positive

    Joan,

     

    I have not had Thyroid cancer or surgery, but wish to tell you I am sorry for this diagnosis and to say they caught this pretty early and there is a high degree of success in treating Thyroid problems.

     

    There is no “fair play” when dealing with cancer, it just is.  I have every confidence he will come out of this ok.

     

    Stay strong,

     

    Matt

  • luvofmylif
    luvofmylif Member Posts: 344
    #3
    CivilMatt said:

    think positive

    Joan,

     

    I have not had Thyroid cancer or surgery, but wish to tell you I am sorry for this diagnosis and to say they caught this pretty early and there is a high degree of success in treating Thyroid problems.

     

    There is no “fair play” when dealing with cancer, it just is.  I have every confidence he will come out of this ok.

     

    Stay strong,

     

    Matt

    Thanks Matt for the

    Thanks Matt for the encouragement.

    Joan

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #4
    luvofmylif said:

    Thanks Matt for the

    Thanks Matt for the encouragement.

    Joan

    Joan

    So very upsetting to hear yet so glad they caught it. I'm sorry your family has another hurdle to cross. Prayers and hugs being sent your way.

    Candi

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #5
    I hate and

    despise cancer..it's not hard enough to face the first time? Now again? Prayers are with you that all will go smoothly

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #6
    so sorry to hear the second

    so sorry to hear the second dx.  you've already been thru hell and now u have to take the trip again.  i will be praying for you and your husband. 

    God bless,

    debbiejeanne

  • ToBeGolden
    ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
    #7
    Parathyroid

    I had my vocal cords removed and a portion of the thyroid. During the surgery, my parathyroid glands got wacked. These glands control calcium levels in the blood. Uncontrolled low levels can be controlled with supplements (under an endocrinologist's advice). The symptom of low calcium is muscle twitches, especially facial muscle twitches. If you develop such twitches (even intermittent) have a blood test for calcium levels. Low calcium can lead to a heart attack; but the condition is easily controlled. Don't guess if muscle twitches develop. Have them checked out. Rick.

  • bjohn
    bjohn Member Posts: 20
    #8
    Hello Joan  My husband also

    Hello Joan  My husband also found out he had thyroid cancer while completing treatment for a sinus tumor. He had neck surgery already scheduled to check out his lymph nodes so they removed the thyroid at that time. It did go smoothly compared to his previous surgery the prior year.  He also had radiation to the neck previously.Treatment is one radioactive pill and follow up.It was very disheartening to have more problems to worry about, but all in all  things are getting back to some kind of normal. Best of luck.

  • VivianLee5689
    VivianLee5689 Member Posts: 546
    #9
    bjohn said:

    Hello Joan  My husband also

    Hello Joan  My husband also found out he had thyroid cancer while completing treatment for a sinus tumor. He had neck surgery already scheduled to check out his lymph nodes so they removed the thyroid at that time. It did go smoothly compared to his previous surgery the prior year.  He also had radiation to the neck previously.Treatment is one radioactive pill and follow up.It was very disheartening to have more problems to worry about, but all in all  things are getting back to some kind of normal. Best of luck.

    Sorry to hear

    I am sorry to hear about the thyroid cancer.  I wish that cancer would be cured.  It really sucks.

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #10
    No Experience...

    But I can offer my thoughts and prayers for you, and to continue the strong fight that you always have had...

    John

  • Jamiesue2013
    Jamiesue2013 Member Posts: 1
    #11
    bjohn said:

    Hello Joan  My husband also

    Hello Joan  My husband also found out he had thyroid cancer while completing treatment for a sinus tumor. He had neck surgery already scheduled to check out his lymph nodes so they removed the thyroid at that time. It did go smoothly compared to his previous surgery the prior year.  He also had radiation to the neck previously.Treatment is one radioactive pill and follow up.It was very disheartening to have more problems to worry about, but all in all  things are getting back to some kind of normal. Best of luck.

    Sinus Tumor?

    Hello bjohn,

     

    Your words are inspiring.  I was just finally diagnosed with Thryroid Cancer, however my pet scan didnt catch it?! and I am scheduled for RAI treatment soon.  My question to you is...how did you find out your husband had a sinus tumor?  I have had many sinus issues and I keep telling my ent I feel like there is an active volcano in my right sinus and he tells me its just allergies?  I have enough problems but am curious how you found the tumor.  I appreciate the feed back and its inspiring to know that there is an end in sight..well I mean a "resume" to a somewhat normal lifestyle. :)

     

    thank you

     

    Jamie Sue

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #12
    Stay on track....

    Joan,

    Sorry for the news, but knowing they caught this right away is a positive thing.....sounds like you have a good ENT that is keeping you on track.

    Prayers for you to get your mind eased soon.

    ~C

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