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As we are all familiar with this word “thyroglobulin” very well. I feel the dr’s are not at all emphasising the importance of checking the thyroglobulin levels more frequently for thyroid cancer patients as it can prevent so many recurrence cases. I’m...
Hi. I'm new here. In December 2024 I had surgery to remove my thyroid and lymph nodes on the right side around my neck and collarbone. It was a difficult time for me and my family. It's been almost 4 months and I'm still struggling with fatigue and discomfort...
Hi, new to site today, had follicular hurthle cell carcinoma diagnosis jan 2025 following an indeterminate fna on a very visible lump in neck. Hemi just before Christmas, completion thyroidectomy end of jan. RAI 2 weeks ago. Full body scan done, awaiting...
Hi, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer when I was 15 and I’m now 30. I had a total thyroidectomy as well as removing some nodules and had some RAI. Then a few years later I was back having another thyroid cancer tumour removed which was pressing against...
Hi My name is Una. I am 55 years old and I live in Dublin. I have thyroid cancer since 2017. I have written to every possible cancer website I can find, to locate other users of Lenvima. I am one of the chosen ones where my thyroid cancer spread to...
Hi all, I have recently had a hemithyroidectomy for a nodule found where I was told that it was thyroid cancer. Currently deciding on the next steps (completion thyroidectomy) but I’ve been told they believe all the cancer has been taken and I’m low...
Hi I had thyroidectomy July last year. my blood test were stable at end of November. I just wondered how often your supposed to have thyroid function test. I've been discharged from the hospital. I thought hospital would send a plan to gp but have just...
Hi everyone, I I would really appreciate hearing if anyone has had to take statins after having had thyroid removed. I had mine removed a year ago and also had my gallbladder removed recently. I’ve been advised to take statins due to high cholesterol...
Hi, Just been informed that I have now early signs in my lungs. Undifferentiated thyroid cancer metastasised following thyroidectomy. RT and RIA - Lenvatinib suggested ongoing treatment. Keen to hear how peeps in similar situations are doing esp on...
Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone can share their experience about this! But I’ve been having heart palpitations ever since I had my thyroid taken out in September 2023. First I put it down to being over medicated with levothyroxine (my T4 was way...
