Thyroid CA, the second time around

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Hi everyone!

Just wanted to say hi and look for emotional support. First diagnosis of cancer was 2017. I had surgery and rai done. Eight years after, it came back. I just had my surgery 5 days ago and unfortunately my voice has been raspy since then. To add insult to injury, I'm spiralling down. This time, cancer is hiting me emotionally and I don't know what to do. I am only 35, no kids yet my life is flashing before me and I don't have support system.

Kate

  • Hi, 

    Same here, sort of. First in 1999, now again, but on my lungs as no thyroid mass remaining. Radiotherapy hasn't worked. Definitely hit harder this time, physically and mentally. Found a research professor with interesting ideas. Not finding much support at the hospital... Are you working through it? I would be better doing that but lost a job opportunity due to this. All I can suggest is look at diet/ supplement options and get some exercise where you can. If it gets too much demand help, you are entitled to medical and mental health support. I feel better when I'm actively in control of it, or at least think I am. Hope you feel stronger soon x