Hi, I am new here

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Hi all,

I am new here. I have been diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer mid July and had a left selective lymph node surgery at the end of August. This is my 2nd time round fighting the battle. My 1st time was February 2015. I will be starting my RAI treatment in 4 days.

How are you all coping? I am struggling emotionally with quite a bad anxiety. With everything else on my mind Covid isn't helping. There is too many people testing positive in our close circle. I got to a stage when I am scared to leave the house. 

On recommendation I have joined this group, hoping it might help me to speak to people in similar situations. 

Have a good day all.

  • Hey, 

    Not long now until the RAI. IIt's really not too bad at all. You can use it to completely unplug and try and rest. Or use it to have a little mini achievement, like a new skill like starting to learn a new language,  read a book you've been meaning to but haven't had the time or binge a boxset.

    Unfortunately Covid is still causing stress and frustration for all of us. I can understand that feeling of being safer at home than going out. However getting out for a walk in a park or forest is relatively low risk and the fresh air really does work wonders. Hope you are feeling OK today.

    Best wishes

    C

  • Hi ,

    Thank you for your reply, I am currently at hospital as started my RAI today, I am feeling OK, managed to get here without catching the covid. Its not too bad, just resting and binge watching Disney +. It's my 3rd round of RAI so I know what to expect, but it still doesn't make it easier. But hoping once I return home and it's safe to do so, I'll be trying to get out for walks.

    Hope you're ok and having a good day. 

    Best wishes 

    Z.

  • RAI - the world's most down-market spa! But I do agree, in a hectic world, it can be a relief to be forced to slow down and do very little for a few days. 


    And at the hospital, nobody will come near you most of the time so it's the ultimate Covid-secure experience. 

    Best wishes

    Barbara

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