12 months ago....

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Hi all,

It has been pretty much 12 months since I got my diagnosis and when I was told that I had Thyroid Cancer I never imagined to be where I am today.  All I could think of is that I have cancer.  A reality check provided by Lass and I guess an emergency realisation that generally speaking I am a positive person, soon got me out of  “being scared mode”.  A second hemi and neck dissection and RAI followed and I started being monitored at 3 month intervals in February this year.  I just had my second follow up, this time with an Ultrasound and I have just been told that all is good and that I am now going to be monitored at 6 month intervals. On top of this, pending my latest blood results, my levothyroxine dose will be reduced so goodbye to over suppression and hello  to a not so sweaty summer Blush.

Just thought I'd share my elation with you all. 

x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    That's fabulous news Swichee! 

    I think I'm more pleased about the less sweaty summer for you than that everything looks good. Lol. I'm sitting here in shorts and t-shirt with a fan blowing on me, so def a bit jealous on that one! Lol

    Enjoy it all. Really pleased for you! 

    Lass

    Xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Lass

    I am having horrendous hot flushes day and night, are these most likely to be caused by the thyroxine ? After I have had a hot flush I then get really cold !

    thanks 

    sus x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hey sus, 

    Could be.

    When were your thyroid levels last checked and do you know what the numbers were? 

    Alternatively, could you be heading into the menopause? 

    Lass

    Xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi lass, 

    my last level, April was 0.24, my consultant increased my dose then so I suppose I must be around the 0.10 by now. 

    It could also be the start of the menopause !  The joys !!

    sus x