Lick It, Stick It, Paste It and Waste it...~Scan Update..

Prayers that NED continues to be your bud.

And I would like to thank you again for always being here for many of us with words of advice, encouragement, butt kicking when needed

Deb

John, I wish you the very best.  Please let us know the results.  You are in my pocket and prayers, always.  Don and Peggie, I'm sending you the same wishes.  You are also in my pockets and prayers.  I know the scans can be scary so Im praying you won't worry too much. 

Take care and God Bless you all.

Debbiejeanne

John,

Good, I can take you out of my shoe.  Good thing I don’t wear voodoo shoes or you would be hurting.

You start throwing TSH and T4 levels like I understand; well now I do.  They seem a bit high are you feeling it.

My thyroid is being monitored; I might be joining you soon.

Glad to hear “alls well” in Tampa.

Matt

Skiffin16 said:

Yo...Blood

TSH and Free T4 are the two main indicators for thyroid function on blood tests. TSH normal levels are in the 0.5 - 5.5 range, but 9 or so isn't alarmingly high. And I guess hormones aren't exactly a well understood science at this point.

One person can have a 10 level TSH or higher and be fine..., another can have a normal TSH level and have thyroid problems.

I actually feel better now than when they were in the 7 ranges a few years ago..., they had dropped back to 5.4 the last test six months ago. But normally once the thyroid starts heading south, it usually doesn't recover. It's usually very controlable with Synthroid or similar synthetic meds.

I don't know any of the other results as of yet though...

JG

Hey John,

You're right the hormones on the thryoid are hard to figure....but can be handled easily if you need the replacements.  I have a thyroid profile done once a year.  incompasses the T3, T4, and the TSH.  I have a T3 done every 3 months and have for years, as my body is one that doesn't like the synthetic meds.  I stay at between 1-4 range.  But had mine isotoped years ago.  Good luck John, and waiting to hear on the NED soon !  Katie

Skiffin16 said:

Yo...Blood

TSH and Free T4 are the two main indicators for thyroid function on blood tests. TSH normal levels are in the 0.5 - 5.5 range, but 9 or so isn't alarmingly high. And I guess hormones aren't exactly a well understood science at this point.

One person can have a 10 level TSH or higher and be fine..., another can have a normal TSH level and have thyroid problems.

I actually feel better now than when they were in the 7 ranges a few years ago..., they had dropped back to 5.4 the last test six months ago. But normally once the thyroid starts heading south, it usually doesn't recover. It's usually very controlable with Synthroid or similar synthetic meds.

I don't know any of the other results as of yet though...

JG

John,

So glad you will get your results quickly!

Still saying prayers for your NED.

Here you went and found something I haven't studied on the thyroid! Dans was tested yesterday for the first time. 7 weeks out of tx and his TSH is .0345 and free T4 was 1. Not really off, I don't think.. we will see what his dr says on Monday.

Good luck with the results, and we will be here waiting to here!

Kari

ILMM13 said:

You're in my pocket

Saying prayers for NED.  I've read so many of your postings full of wise advice and encouragement.  Just want to send some MOJO right back to you!

I hope everything comes out NED and better than ever!

Ironically, my hubby had half of his thyroid removed 2 years before his cancer.  The docs said they were sure his thyroid would burn out, since he only had one lobe, but he's now at 2 years post surgery/radiation and he's still got good levels.  Go figure

Skiffin16 said:

Thanks All...

Should know something late tomorrow on the CT...

Looks like the thyroid might be acting up again... TSH was at 9.9 after being in range the last two blood tests. They didn't run the Free T4 though, so they called me to take another blood test tomorrow.

TSH has been elevated before, not more than 7ish, but Free T4 has always stayed in normal ranges...

Will know more either tomorrow or in a week or so when I see my chemo onc.

Best ~ John

there's room for an little air conditioner in my pocket......it's gotta be getting warm in there with so many of my CSN buds in there ....I'll be waiting to hear about your scan, John.  I'm sure the results are good, I just know that the scanxiety is a b****h......

p

Hey John, here's sending out positive energy, wishes, prayers, and lots of high powered mojo for NEDS, a right on target bullseye for you.  Yeah, the rads did a number on my thyriod, so I have been a proud member of the levothyroxine med-a-day club for awhile now.  You go guy!

PATRICK 

Skiffin16 said:

Clean and Clear....

That's an awesome thing to see! 

"T"

Outfreakingstanding!

I want one, can I have one please? I promise I'll be good.  I didn't get any good b'day presents.  Please, please can I have one too?

I'll take a big sigh of relief for you my friend.

Joe