Hi there! I’m still feeling good nearly 4 weeks post TT and neck dissection and off to Spain in 2 weeks time! I was wondering how long my voice would be hoarse and weak? My voice tires easily and I still can’t speak in a louder voice. All in all, pleased...
Hello all you lovely, amazing people ! :) I have been diagnosed with Folicular cancer in october last year.. Had both surgeries and now having RAI treatment on Monday. I am not normally an anxious person but for some reason I am really doubting going...
Hi there! Just wanted to say that it will be 3 weeks tomorrow since my Total Thyroidectomy. I am feeling so much better in myself and had such a lovely day yesterday catching up with family and eating lunch in the sun! I felt almost normal! Tired at night...
Hi I have been referred to a surgeon as I have a 4cm x 6cm lump on my thyroid I'm so worried it's cancer
I'm 4 weeks after total thyroidectomy and central lymph nodes removal..I still have stage 5+ cancer on my windpipe,I'm going to have Iodine treatment for that..I have a question, I know I need MRI scan first,but I have just received an appointment for...
Hi there, I am having a tt next Monday so find it interesting to read e eryone’s experiences, on discharge. It appears that there is a huge lack of information on every post-op/recovery situation.. I don’t know if people are given verbal advice, which...
Hi everyone, has anybody had a similar complication post thyroidectomy? Iv been diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer and had full thyroid removed on 3rd of Decber last year (2021) they told me that my calcium levels may drop and I have to stay in...
Good morning! Sorry to ask again but I’m looking to find out if I can eat everything I would normally eat after total thyroidectomy and now on Levothyroxine. Is nothing banned after eating my preferred 1 hour after taking med in morning? I love fresh...
Hi I am looking for some information. After my total thyroidectomy and neck dissection last week, I have my follow up appointment in 8 weeks. There is a MDT meeting next week. Will my appointment in 8 weeks be to discuss how surgery went and next steps...
Hi, We met the oncologist today in Oxford. We understood from him that there is a shortage of supply for Radio active Iodine capsule in UK/Europe. Hence , they were not able to give us a date for the treatment. there could be a delay of 2months or so...
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