Hi I am due to get my first surgery for thyroid cancer at the end of.july however at the minute the worst thing is the cough, I know it's all part of the cancer etc but does anyone know of anything that will helps with the cough please as doctors said...
Hi All, I’m 5 weeks post my hemi thyroidectomy surgery now and my voice is still not 100% back to normal. I find it hard to project and also to hit high notes when singing. Thankfully I don’t sing for work but I do as a hobby so keen to get back to...
Hi everyone! I had a total thyroidectomy one year ago and am taking risk assessment tests at the moment. I live in Loughton, Essex. I don’t know anyone in my local area who have had Thyroid cancer or are currently going through treatment. Anyone out...
Has anyone here got any experience with a will? I have been told I should set up trusts and lasting power of attorneys but was quoted a fee of about 2k to do this, this is quite steep. Not sure if anyone has any other advice on this.
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer - thankfully, it was only 1.1 cm in size, and my specialist explained it had been discovered very early. I had my operation on 14th April and didn't really experience any problems...
Hello, I am about to start the RAI on Monday and have two small children. I am having to stay at my parents until I can go home. I was wondering from experience how long the radiation stays with you and how long you had to stay in and isolate for? Thanks...
Hi there, my husband has/had a 6cm follicular thyroid cancer - pt3a - it was a large lump and has been classified as ‘minimally invasive’, but had not progressed to invading nearby tissues. Has anyone successfully claimed on critical illness cover for...
Hi everyone Has anyone had parotid salivary gland swelling as a consequence of RAI? I had RAI in July and apart from initial swelling of glands around my jaw my recovery has been uneventful - until last week! Suddenly pain and huge swelling , gp not...
I have been told I have a very rare type of tumor - hyalinising trabecular tumor. has anyone any knowledge or experience of this including treatment, my consultant is till looking at the pathology and having a meeting with others to look at pathway...
Hi i have today just joined group. I am due for thyroid removal and lymph node on 27/4 … only been diagnosed 1 week. Any advice on up coming operation, how long was recovery?
