Hi all. Went for my ultrasound yesterday and was expecting to have a FNA at the same time. They did a thorough scan but said the nodule was between a 2 and a 3 whatever that means but it was too close to a blood vessel so therefore would be too dangerous...
So today was the day I had my 6 month follow up ultrasound to check on the lymph nodes etc. My ultrasound was clear and have a another booked for 12 months. I don’t know how I feel, I thought I’d feel happier then I do, my journey has been such a whirlwind...
Hi Everyone, I'm new as of today. I was diagnosed with papillary cancer in February. I've since had two operations to remove the whole lot. Now waiting for radio-iodine treatment. Oncologist appt is in 3 weeks time. Not sure when treatment will be after...
Hi everyone, I got told that I have papillary thyroid cancer a few weeks ago, and so far up until this week the only symptom I have is the thyroid tumour bump on the front of my neck. A few days ago I had a bit of an ache in my neck and noticed swelling...
Hi, I’m going on holiday in August and planning to take Norethisterone (period delaying tablets). Does anyone know if thyroxine or the fact I’ve had a total thyroidectomy (May 2018) due to PTC will affect this? Any help appreciated. Michelle ...
Hi, I had thyroidectomy in Feb. I am on levothyroxine tablets of course. How did you manage hair losses? My only concern is that I have periods every two weeks sometimes and they can last for almost 2 weeks as well. Is this normal? My second part of...
Hi I am new to the forum. I support my relative who had a total thyroidectomy a few years ago followed by RAI. An ultrasound picked up a lump in the thyroid bed earlier this year and following a further scan recently they were then referred to ENT consultant...
Hi. Newly diagnosed stage 1/ 2 follicular papillary thyroid cancer. Surgery booked for mid September. Short holiday to Spain booked for late August. Seems because I am awaiting surgery I cannot get travel insurance, even though I am asymptomatic and...
Hi, I’m new here. about 6 months ago I found a small lump on the back of my neck, doc said it was probably lymph nodes doing their job. Come back if lump changes. About 6 weeks later the lump was much larger so I went back & A different doc sent me for...
My GP is recommending I try a fasting diet like the 16:8 but I thought if we are on Thyroxin it’s best to eat little and often? Does anyone have any anecdotal or actual research on this? A Google search has told me that it’s fine/it’s not fine for women...
