Hi So I'm 34 years old male. Apologies if I'm not posting in the right place, never used a forum before. Was diagnosed way back in July since then had thyroidectomy, external radiation and radioactive iodine. I was feeling so much stronger and positive...
Was confirmed I had a suspicious growth after finding a lump on my throat. I had difficulty swallowing and had a few choking experiences. I was sent for a scan to ENT along with a biopsy. It was confirmed I had two nodules one small at Centre front of...
On the 2nd of Feb I was told I had a papillary carcinoma and needed a total thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection. It's been very shocking. Not only the diagnosis but also the lack of any form of support or information given by the hospital. I'm a...
Hi all, I am at my wits end with doctors etc and just looking for some advice and to check I am not going mad. I will try to keep this short, I have had a low TSH level and subclinical hyperthyroidism for over 2 years now but because T3 and T4 are fine...
Hi I’m new recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer and just so tired all the time.
Can anyone help me with this new too the group and am really confused about what I can and can't eat on this diet especially when I don't eat fruit veg or salad and only eat White bread any help would really be appreciated thanku
Hi everyone just wondering g if anyone has an tips for good travel insurance post thyroid surgery. I went on line and I even frightened myself when I declared all my health issues not been away for 2 years but as I’m feeling positive and brave I would...
Hi,I'm new to this group and wondered if any one else had experienced facial discomfort after surgery. I had a total thyroidectomy and lymph node resection 6 days ago for Medullary cancer. My face,and in particular nose,feels full of pressure, especially...
Hello I have had 2 thyroidectomies and a heavy dose of RAI to treat papillary & follicular thyroid cancer. Last surgery (completion thyroidectomy) was 6 weeks ago and when I started on thyroxine, & RAI 3 weeks ago. All was successful however I am now...
Hi sorry it's a long one. First time on a forum and not feeling great that it's this one, but hoping for some advice and positivity. As the title says, Ive had a thyroid nodule for 23 years. Over the first 10 years it was scanned a few times with FNA...
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