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I had a thyroid nodule FNA done 5 weeks ago, I was referred by my gp for ultrasound and the largest nodule was classes u3 so they did a FNA there and then. there has been no results so far, I rang the hospital they told me my gp has to chase it as he...
Hi all, I am just wondering if anyone would kindly share their radio iodine experience with me? I have a low/ medium dose beginning of July and have been told I’ll need to stay in hospital for 1/2 days then return to isolate at home. I’m scared about...
Hi! Has anyone had swollen parotid gland/salty bloody taste in their mouth after radioactive iodine? I had this treatment in 2021 but my oncologist said although unusual, can come on years after having it. xx
Good morning I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed with a node on my thyriod 3 years ago was told it was due to menapause. Last September I was sent to a specialist clinic in Edinburgh were I was told I have thyriod cancer and a cyst sitting on top of...
Hi, I'm finding it difficult waiting for my histology results, I had my right half thyroid removed following a U5 scan result. My FNA was indeterminate and classed as thy3a, so I went ahead with the recommended hemithyroidectomy. It's been 4 weeks and...
Long story short; I had biopsy results back that suggested that I may have follicular thyroid cancer. My endocrinologist rang me and said that the usual procedure was surgery but then a second endocrinologist rang and said I didn't need surgery. Was...
Hi All, Was looking for a bit of advice regarding my scar and to see if anyone has had a similar experience. I’m 9 months post op (I had two procedures to remove my thyroid) and whilst my scar has healed, it is still quite swollen above. I have been...
Hi there I’m new to all this just been told I have pupillary cancer and I just don’t know how to feel about it! I haven’t cried and I’m a very emotional person! I just feel Nothing is this normal??? I go to the hospital on Friday to see a consult as I...
Hey all, Question for those who have had experience with radioactive iodine treatment. How does it disperse from surfaces and things I have touched? Antibacterial wipes or soapy water OK? Thanks
Hello, I am having RAI and my dosage will be 5.5GBQ. I have two young children and wondered if anyone has been in the same situation and can tell me when they were able to go home? Any tips to help flush it out your system quicker?
