Hi I just wondered how often others are getting thyroid function test done in first year after full thyroidectomy I had surgery last July had 2 stable test in October and end of November. I've been discharged from hospital but gp has not told me anything...
Hi has anyone had levothyroxine brand changed then a week after starting new one felt a bit drowsy been changed to vencamil. Felt a bit sleepy last couple of days just wondered if it could be the change in brand or just tiredness.
I had a thyroid nodule FNA done 5 weeks ago, I was referred by my gp for ultrasound and the largest nodule was classes u3 so they did a FNA there and then. there has been no results so far, I rang the hospital they told me my gp has to chase it as he...
Hi! Has anyone had swollen parotid gland/salty bloody taste in their mouth after radioactive iodine? I had this treatment in 2021 but my oncologist said although unusual, can come on years after having it. xx
Hi All, Was looking for a bit of advice regarding my scar and to see if anyone has had a similar experience. I’m 9 months post op (I had two procedures to remove my thyroid) and whilst my scar has healed, it is still quite swollen above. I have been...
Hi there I’m new to all this just been told I have pupillary cancer and I just don’t know how to feel about it! I haven’t cried and I’m a very emotional person! I just feel Nothing is this normal??? I go to the hospital on Friday to see a consult as I...
Hi guys, I was wondering if any one has gone through the process of buying a house when they've yet to be in remission? I am currently waiting for my mortgage to be accepted on a property, I am a first time buyer and have been advised to set up life...
Hi everyone, I‘m new here. I’m 34yo and had a total thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago for suspected papillary thyroid cancer, which has now been confirmed as multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma following histology results. I was told that not only did I...
Hi. I'm new here. In December 2024 I had surgery to remove my thyroid and lymph nodes on the right side around my neck and collarbone. It was a difficult time for me and my family. It's been almost 4 months and I'm still struggling with fatigue and discomfort...
Hi, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer when I was 15 and I’m now 30. I had a total thyroidectomy as well as removing some nodules and had some RAI. Then a few years later I was back having another thyroid cancer tumour removed which was pressing against...
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