I was diagnosed with FTC in early 2018, had the two operations and subsequent RAI. My thyroglobulin has been undetectable ever since, but there is an area in my thyroid bed that was detected on an ultrasound 6 months after I’d had RAI which was thought to probably be scarring. I’ve had another two ultrasounds since that have shown no change. Two surgeons have said they don’t think I need to worry but then my oncologist has asked for another ultrasound and for the results to go to the MDT. He’s explained I had a biggish tumour but no other risk factors, the thyroglobulin is clear but as this thing keeps being detected it had to be followed up. I understand they’re just being thorough and doing their jobs just it makes me feel very anxious. Has anyone else had this kind of thing happen, I’m really struggling.
Hi safcfi85
I think that sadly the answer to your question of "will this anxiety ever be over" is no.
No matter what type of cancer we have we'll still feel anxious when things happen, and I think all that we can do is learn what works for us so that we don't feel anxious all of the time. For me that means spending time doing things that I enjoy so I don't have time to spend worrying about the 'what ifs'. Do you have any hobbies or interests that you could spend time on right now?
Lots of people find mindfulness really helpful and, if this is something that you'd like to find out more about, clicking here will take you to the NHS page about it.
Hopefully someone with a similar experience to you will be along shortly to chat to you. In the meantime, look after yourself.
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