Hi there, I’m a 36 year old female, mum of 2 (aged 7 and 2) from Bristol. During my last pregnancy (2022) a lump appeared in my neck it started on the right hand side and moved around to the front. At first I was told it would be hormones due to pregnancy...
Hi everyone, I’m a newbie here - diagnosed papillary thyroid cancer with lymph node spread. Awaiting news of how radical the neck dissection needs to be. Just wondering if you can tell me your experiences of how long you were in hospital for a thyroidectomy...
Hi there, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2023, last March I had me RAI treatment! I just find it mad that it takes 9 months to work whilst your just meant to go on with life! I had my blood test in Dec and Monday I get the results to see if...
I have been struggling massively with hair loss since my thyroid removal 12 months ago. I look like a scarecrow at best and even hair dye doesn’t last more than 2 weeks so my hair is also a horrible yellow! I’m feeling guilty moaning as I’m fortunate...
At 30 I was treated for thyroid cancer and it was completely removed. I am on levothyroxine but have struggled with many symptoms associated with high thyroid levels for the last 7 years. Foggy head, upset stomach, low energy, fast resting heart rate...
I discovered earlier this year that I carry the RET gene. As a result I had blood tests and scans, to see how things were. I had no obvious symptoms of anything, it was just routine testing. I found out last week that I have a 1cm cancerous nodule on...
My journey so far.. Initial appointment following e consult after recognising a lump in my neck - 19th September Blood tests - 20th September - showed Elevated TSH with low FT4 consistent with primary hypothyroidism. Ultrasound- 21st September ...
Hi im 22 and just diagnosed not too long ago its been so quick and overwhelming. i found a lump on my neck in august whilst on holiday went to my GP they said wait 4 weeks incase it was an infection. I went on a google dive and continued as normal....
After scan and biopsy which was found to be suspicious, I went through a Thyroidectomy which was tested and found to be Papillary Cancer but the report also found Follicular architecture with high mitotic count. The nodule which was great than 5cm had...
Hi, I don't even know if I've got cancer! I went to the doctors on Thursday as I've had a sore throat for 4 plus weeks but just when I swallow. I started getting slight pain going into my ear this week. Doctor checked me over and said throat and ears...
