New here with Thyroid cancer diagnosis

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Recently i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and I am scared and feel lost at the moment, I am due for a second Op to complete thyroidectomy and then receive Radioactive therapy. I am a person who always sees positive outcome in bad things that happens in life and I am good at encouraging others to stay positive. However, my cancer diagnosis has changed everything and I need help I can get to cope and fight this.  Please if you have similar cancer diagnosis (Oncocytic thyroid cancer) share your journey with me. 

I am keeping everyone here in my prayers and sending a bear hug to each one of you. 

  • Not everyone feels ill with RAI. I only felt grotty and a bit nauseous once I was home after 2 nights at hosp. But the later effects that might occur at home includes dry mouth and taste changes which I have about a week after I was home. So sorry to hear it has spread to lungs and spine. It's hard journey for us, huh. big hugs.

  • Good morning , I was diagnosed with with the same thing , I was told it’s a rare and slow growing one I’ve had my thyroid out and I’ll be having radioactive iodine treatment on the 2nd of June , isolated in hospital for 3-4 days , it’s been a long process but finally not long now , you can contact me anytime, xx

  • Thank you starry x

  • Hi Ceilia 

    Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope your treatment will be kind to you and your body.

    Best wishes x

    marie x