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Thyroid Cancer

Archives for December 2010

previously benign fna
I am trying to find out if it is possible for thyroid nodules to transition from benign to malignant over time. I have had two fine needle biopsies of a solitary thyroid nodule in the past 3 1/2 years and both have been benign. I went in for an ultrasound after 24 months and the nodule has grown in volume by 45%. My doctor…
Picked up my operative and pathology reports from my surgery today. Can anyone help put in laymans t
Well, I dont know if perhaps I should have left this paperwork alone but I really wanted to see if there were things I was not being told. I was told that I had papillary carcinoma and that it had not spread anyhwere. Turns out that I have follicular varient of papillary carcinoma and if I understand what I am reading it…
Pappilary Carcinoma
I was just DX with Pappilary Carcinoma a few weeks ago. I am very emotional stress out by this. I am getting very tired and do not know why. Do we have any one in our cicle with this DX.
Anxiety x10 - a rant
About three weeks ago my doctor adjusted my level of synthroid (I had a TT in November). He upped my dose from 88 mcg to 100mcg. About a weekish later, after my new dose of synthroid, I started to go ... well it feels like I'm insane. I am ANXIOUS about EVERYTHING to the point where I'm hardly eating anything. I pick these…
My gyno oncologist/surgeon wants to refer me to thyroid surgeon following thryoid ultrasound
Friends, Hi there. I am apprehensive as I received a call today that as a result of my thyroid ultrasound which showed thyroid nodules, two of the largest which were predominantely solid, and one cystic, and a thyroid prominent in size, my gyno oncologist who ordered the ultrasound because he is my primary doctor as I just…
Please provide information and how much it hurts-for fine needle biopsy
Everyone, Please share information regarding fine needle biopsies? I have been reading some scarey accounts online and I am really nervous as I think I am going to need one possibly due to thyroid nodules. I read needle is supposed to be very small, yet one poster noted it felt more like a knitting needle. Yikes. Thank you.
Had a thyroid ultrasound because a ct in June noted "incidental finding" thryoid nodules
Everyone, I just finished up my treatments in November for uterine cancer 3C. I had surgery, 3 chemos, followed by 25 radiations, followed by 3 chemos. My bloodcounts (red, white, neutrophils) are still not back up to normal, but are starting to improve. My cancer marker test is good number and treatment is considered…
Pain in neck after RAI
I had a TT and RAI 3 weeks ago. For the past week the front of my neck (under my jaw down to my collar bone) hurts. The pain is on and off. Did anyone else experience this? Also, under my jaw (near my neck) is swollen. I want to thank everyone on this site who has helped with all my questions. The information has really…
two medical surveys for thyroid cancer patients
Thyca.org currently has links to two surveys posted for thyroid cancer patients. I thought some folks who post to this board might be interested. If you would like to participate, here is a link to one study being done by Douglas Van Nostrand, M.D., Brian McIver, M.B., Ph.D., and the other researchers regarding salivary…
New to board. TT for 1.5 & 0.3 cm papillary CA, scheduled for 100 mCi RAI, having 2nd thoughts
Hi all; Like my subject says, I'm post TT for papillary carcinoma, and now scheduled for RAI in 2 days. I think I fall into the borderline area concerning RAI. My surgeon was of that mind, my endo says 1 cm is the current cutoff point. I know parameters for RAI treatment change over time as more studies come in. Some…
Anyone else have children and have gone through RAI? Really worried about exposure to my children ev
I had a total thyroidectomy on Aug. 16th, 2010. I finally got an appt. with the ENDO in our small town area on Nov. 16th. Have gone off the synthroid and am presently on the LID diet. December 30th, I am to have my RAI and a week later have my whole body scan. I have 4 babies and a wonderful husband that are going to stay…
What do I do for thrash?
I'm having a lot of thrash on my tongue and yuckie build up in my mouth. I guess this is a side effect from chemo. Does anyone have any advice about getting rid of it? Veronica
Swollen neck 4 months after surgery
Hi Everyone, I had thyroid surgery in August 2010 and then RAI treatment in September. Everything seemed to be fine until last weekend. I noticed my neck was swollen on one side and once in a while I get "gaggie". I had been shopping (of all things) the day before and carrying many bags, in and out the car etc....however…
Began Chemo today....
I began chemo today, and so far, I feel fine. It's just so much to go through before actually getting the chemo. I had to eat ice chips to prevent sores in my mouth. Would someone please let me know if I'm jumping the gun or am I going to experience symptoms later?
Total Thyroidectomy & a General Surgeon???
I found out that the Dr. that is supposed to do my surgery is a General Surgeon. Is this ok? I thought I was seeing an Oncologist, but it turns out I live in a small town and Dr. Nichols is the best surgeon in this area. If I go to an Oncologist I will travel. What are anyones thoughts on this matter??? Thank you all & may…
Worried, 12/10 is my full body scan - Last night I woke up, not realizing, had popcorn Now will the
Hi everyone, I know there is nothing I can do about it now but last night I guess I was so hungry I ate the Original Kettle Corn from whole foods. It has 130 sodium per serving and 2 cups is a serving. I really don't think I had a lot but what do you think my chances are with the scan. I spoke to the radiologist that will…
Mamogram and Pap Smear after RAI any time restrictions?
I think we are all paranoid that there is cancer somehwere else when we find out the news of Thyroid Cancer. I just had RAI yesterday and go back for my body scan next week. I am wondering if anyone knows how long after RAI if there a waiting period to have a mamogram or a pap smear? I know I shouldn't be thinking about…
Please Give Me Advice
Hi Everyone, First of all, I am so thankful that I stumbled onto this board! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, because thyroid cancer really stinks! Here is a short summary of my story: I had a total thyroidectomy on Nov. 10, 2010 for papillary thyroid cancer. The surgeon also removed 1 lymph node, which turned…
New to the boards...my story...plus a few questions :)
Hello everyone. I want to share my story and ask a few questions about my next steps. First of all I was diagnosed with Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid on November 10, 2010. The nodule was found on August 2, 2010 by a very thorough ER doctor who would not stop until he found the reason for my symptoms. The nodule was so…
Nexevar is not working. Starting intravenous chemo.
I've been taking Nexevar since July for a mets to lungs. We were hoping that the nexevar would at least stop the growth of new nodules. But I had a CT scan Wednesday and yesterday, the doctor said the nodules have increased in size and are still multiplying. He's starting me on intravenous chemo on the 13th. I'm scared.…

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