My "last" thyroid update

[CanadianPaco]

Thanks to those who reponded at the beginning of my journey about my thyroid nodule. The biopsy results were papillary thyroid cancer - I found out yesterday and I see a surgeon today for a total thyroidectomy.

The DIS has always been a happy,helpful place for me. Not a place to be talking about surgeries, scars and cancer - not for me anyway.

I'll keep posting - I'll keep reading and with a whole lot of pixie dust, when I am given some good news, I'll share it with you.
Thanks to all!

 

[Pixiedust34]

You are in my prayers. I hope that all goes well with your upcoming surgery.

 

[crz4mm2]

I'll be looking forward to hearing your good news of total removal of all tumor.
Papillary tumor is fortunately one of the 'good' ones to have.
I am glad you had the biopsy done!
Best wishes with prayers and pixie dust.

 

[Christine]

Hi CanadianPaco. Sorry to hear your bad news. But, I am an 11 year thyroid cancer survivor and I know you will get through this.

Please go to www.thyca.org and join the e-mail support list. Somewhere within that site you can get to it (it is a Yahoo Group also so maybe you can find it that way). It is a WEALTH of information as is the site.

Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.

 

[Disney Ella]

Sorry to hear it was bad news. I hope everything goes well and you're feeling better soon.

 

[LBAK]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[claudia]

Another thyroid cancer survivor here....2 1/2 years, follicular for me. Christine is right, thyca is a fantastic site. Hope that you surgery went well and that you are on the road to recovery. Please keep us posted.

 

[Felicia]

Thyroid Cancer Survivor here too Mine was follicular varient of papillary. It may feel like the end of the world right now, but it is not. I felt that way when I was diagnosed in 2002 but have met so many wonderful people and have learned a great deal since then. If you had to choose a cancer (like who would be crazy to want to ) thyroid cancer would be the one to pick.

 

[lowie]

there is an awesome yahoo group for people with thyroid cancer. try this link, if it doesn't work pm me.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/
they are an amazing source of knowledge and just plain old nice people! and stick around here, it'll surely help if you don't give up things you enjoy!

 

[Pop Daddy]

sounds to me like your going to be able to kick the big C,s butt

 

[goofy's friends]

to you!

 

[zippeedee]

Another survivor here, my surgery was just over a year ago. The thyca site helped me understand the procedure and manage my crazy doctor's office staff so I could get everything I needed. There are great people and a lot of information there.

to you. It's a scary diagnosis but very treatable.