Hey guys I’m new here just wanting some advice really I am a 19 year old who has recently been diagnosed with cancer in the thyroid and lymphnodes and go in for an full thyroidectomy and neck dissection on the 27th could you all share with me your experiences...
My daughter in law had a thyroid op a few weeks ago and was told last week it was cancerous and she is booked in for another op this week to have the other thyroid removed. Obviously, she is worried and very frightened, especially as she has young children...
Hi all i I am a mother of two aged 41 In September 2023 I had a mini stroke while visiting my mum ,which then lead to the ct scan showing that I had a lump in my throat , the hospital kept me in for a couple of days and said I could go home but when...
Hey - I have just seen a specialist and he believes I have cancer in the right lobe of my thyroid. He has booked me in for a partial thyroidectomy in 2 weeks and then when they get a good look at it we will know what we are dealing with. So of course...
Good evening, I had a hemithyroidectomy on the 22nd I have never felt so alone and tired. Just doing house work takes it out of me. Which I have found very hard to cope with as I'm used to being on my feet and looking after other people doing 12-15hr...
Hi Everyone , My first time posting, this has been a long 3 years process to get to this stage, with what can only be described as an absolute nightmare from my GP sending wrong referrals to numerous blood tests getting lost and needing to get 6 loads...
Hi there, My daughter was diagnosed a year ago with Stage 4 Thyroid Cancer and had a successful operation to remove her thyroid with post op radioiodine treatment. She’s really struggling mentally, even with counselling, and is having real issues...
Hi, I’m new to the group and a little bit about myself. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in 2022 and had 2 operations to remove all the thyroid. Had 2 rounds of radioactive iodine treatment and on my last yearly check up of US they have found...
Hi all I Am new here , just been diagnosed with Papillary thyroid cancer and was offered a surgery to remove the whole thyroid . Has anyone done this before ? how do you feel now ? thanks
Thank you for accepting me into this group. A bit about me, I initially went to see an ENT consultant privately due to unrelated swelling in my neck, I was advised likely to be a salivary gland cyst. Attended for my US to be told the said lump is...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007