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Not being able to walk or work
I was diagnosed with pappillary 2 years ago. I had a complete thyroidectomy and tumor removal. My doctor wanted me to have the 1-131 radiation 6 weeks after surgery. My insurance played around and I was not given the radiation for one solid year after my surgery. I was told that they had to give me an unusually high dose…
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Had 1/2 removed, scared to remove the other
My name is Felicia. I am a 37yo married (today is 13th anniversary!) mother of 2 (7&10yo). While having an MRI last July of my c-spine, a nodule on my thyroid was accidently found. I went for an ultrasound and confirmed it solid, then for a radioactive test and found it to be "Cold", finally for a FNA and it came back…
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RAI Questions
I am scheduled for RAI (150Mci) on Monday, April 19th. My doctor said to be prepared to stay in the hospital through that Wednesday. Since I live 2 hours away, my best friend wants me to stay with her after the treatment, especially since I have to be back on the following Monday for my scan. My concern is that she lives…
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dietary concerns
does any of your doctors told you to watch your intake on seaweed, deepsea fish, etc. related foods??? thanks
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freaking out (female Q)
hello, everyone! i am 21-yrs old and have both sides of my thyroid glands removed three weeks ago. my last period stopped around March 26th and i still don't have my period yet, is it affected by the surgery and the fact that the doctor told me to be off iodine for the three weeks?????? i am freaking out, thanks!
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Surgery and life after surgery
I have my surgery on Tuesday and am about to become a member of our group of ex-thyroid owners. Its not the surgery that bothers me, its what life will be like afterwards. I'm a runner and frequent the gym 3-4 times/week. I'm concerned that I'll loose energy and gain weight and the like. Is it possible to regulate back to…
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NEWBIE - Advice needed
I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer about 4 weeks ago. Initially my doctors here thought it was just a goiter as all tests came back negative. Thankfully I requested that I be referred to a specialist out of town - he did a biopsy and a week later I had my thyroid and central lymph nodes removed. Surgeon said it…
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papillary cancer to anaplastic
Good Afternoon: Does anyone have any knowledge of use of combrestatin on anaplastic cancer? My Father has anaplastic cancer which started out as papillary. He has had a full laryngectomee due to the spread and now may have a spread to lungs. Any first hand knowledge of use of combrestatin would be appreciated.
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Emotional response to the cancer
Just wondering if anyone might be able to recommend some books, publications, etc., on how to deal with cancer on an emotional level. I went for my yearly gynological exam Aug 1 to discover I had a lump on my neck - how I missed it I'll never know and I could kick myself for it. Had a sonogram done and then called our…
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One day at a time...
I'm sitting here at work. I finally decided to get on the message board. I've been feeling really down lately. I had my thyroid removed and 25 lymph nodes on Oct. 28, 2003. I'm 26 years old, too young and too healthy to have cancer in my mind. I've been having a tough time lately because I've been really sad and feel kind…
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not previously crazy
i have already had one surgery to remove half my thyroid after a suspicious lump was found.after this i got the news it was cancer.until the next surgery my doctor put me on synthroid.up until starting this medicine i was doing fine.now i'm shakey,crying all the time heart pounding etc.i told my doctor this'my levels were…
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Glad that I am not alone
I came to this board in August. When I came here I felt so alone and did not know if I should feel the way I do. It is still hard to deal with and it is four years later. I know that each person that I read about has the same feelings as I do. A lot of people feel that Thyroid Cancer is not a threat as it is considered…
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Anaplastic Carcenoma
Is anyone currently seeking treatment for thyroid cancer, specifically anaplastic carcenoma or "giant cell"?
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Medullar Cancer
Hi, I am 31 years old and my Dad who is 70 just found out he has this type of cancer. He discovered this in Sept. 2003 because he had a swollen lymph node, So in Dec 03 they did a needle bx and discovered this. He is scheduled for surgery march 15, 2004. The doctor told him that he will get many lymph nodes removed along…
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Thyroidectomy +
I'm a 37 year old male, and I had a had a cyst removed from my neck a month ago, which turned out to be the result of papillary thyroid carcinoma. The surgeon wants to now perform a total thyroidectomy (fine), as well as remove the jugular vein and the sternoclydomastoid muscle on the left side (not so fine). He feels that…
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Looking for options...
In '97 after one vocal cord stopped working, the ENT discovered a locally invasive papillary carcinoma, so I had a total thyroidectomy. Since then I've had 2 rounds of I131, additional throat and neck tissue removed, and multiple rounds of external beam radiation. In the last 18 months I've had lytic lesions in the pelvis…
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radiation fears
I HAD A TOTAL THROIDECTOMY ON 12/29/03.THE CANCER IS PAPILLARY AND HAD SPREAD TO LYMPH GLAND ON RIGHT SIDE.I AM GOING BACK IN FOR IL131 THIS MONTH IT WILL BE A STRONG DOSE.I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT,I ONLY KNOW THAT I WILL BE ISOLATED FOR 3 DAY'S.ANY INFO. WILL HELP. THANKS,RORY
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My Dad
My Dad just called. He went to my Doctors office and is talking them out of doing this surgery. I am so mad at him right now. He thinks we should wait and see. I am 33 years old. He is not the one living with the not knowing. I want the thing out and over with. If its not cancer then fine if it is I will deal with that…
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Surgery Went Well
Hello everyone. My surgery went well. I was in surgery for 3 hours. The dr had a hard time removing left side and had to transplant the parathyroid glands. The surgery was not as bad as I had anticipated. I am still very sore. I had no voice at first but it is now almost completely normal again. I have not gotten the…
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Thyroid paradox
There are two distinct means with which a cell can be reproduced. The first method is by way of the cell replicating itself as outlined within that cells DNA. The second method is the slightly altered and inferior procedure of the bodys own immune system rapidly reproducing the surrounding tissues in an attempt to heal…
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What are the chances
What are the chances this isnt cancer? How many people here had the FNA come back with cancerous cells to then be told it was cancer? I am just sure as everything hoping that it isnt. I am 33 years old with two kids and what are the chances of them getting this? My sister was diagnosed at 36 with type one diabetes. She has…
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A little Scared
Hello I am new here. I found a lump in my neck about two months ago. I went to the doctor and was sent for ultrasound. It came back as one solid complex nodule. I had a FNA done and it shows Atypical follicular neoplasm and rare cells. My doctor has now sent me to a surgeon and he wants to remove the entire gland next Wed.…
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One year out
I had surgery almost exactly one year ago -- a total thyroidectomy with removal of a papillary microcancer. All lymph nodes were negative. I had I-131 in October. I have had 6 dose changes in synthroid and cytomel -- each time my doctors decrease my synthroid dose, telling me that I am hyperthyroid. Each time it gets…
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NEED HELP
Hi. I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself but I need help. I had two thyroid surgeries last november and iodine radiation last april. I was feeling great until I got a lump in my throat about a month ago. As time goes on the lump seems to be getting bigger, there is fierce pressure around my neck and I have a metallic taste in…
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Positron Emission Tomography (P.E.T.) Scanning for diagnosis, recurrence
I'm writing from a facility that performs P.E.T. Scans. For those of you not familiar with this scan, it is an invaluable tool that reveals metastatic disease that other imaging techniques simply cannot detect. It shows the progress of the disease and how the body responds to treatment. It assists physicians in providing…
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fibrosis after thyroid surgery.
Hi. Please help. I had two surgery's last november for thyroid cancer. I had iodine radiation in april. Now I have a lump in my throat-like there's a peanut stuck! My surgeon says it's probably scar tissue gone hard (fiberous tissue). I had a ct-scan yesterday but i have to wait till next monday for the results. Has anyone…
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Surgery
My primary care physician is recommending surgery to biopsy a complex cystic mass (about3cm) on my thyroid after having an ultrasound of the area. He wasn't very specific over the phone, but he felt that due to the size and nature of the growth that he wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it in even if needle biopsy showed…
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What Are The Symptoms IN DETAIL
I will be going Monday for an ultra sound. My grandma to my fathers side had thyroid cancer in her early thirties but no one can seem to remember what type as her children were very young at the time. It was purely by chance that the Doctor stumbled upon my enlarged thyroid because I was initially there to get a referral…
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no subject
I just wanted to write a quick little update. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had my surgery 15 months ago. After tests that spanned an entire week, I was told that I am still in remission and that my health is good. I am on 200 micrograms of synthroid, something that will probably increase a little bit. In the…
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Newcomer
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…