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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....
I had a biopsy (FNA) last month and one of the nodules was identified as thy3f. My endocrinologist rang me and said usually what happens is a hemi-thyroidectomy and one of her colleagues would be in touch. So I prepared myself mentally for surgery and...
I had an ultrasound and biopsy (FNA) of my thyroid last month which showed a neoplasm and my endocrinologist mentioned about the possibility of having follicular thyroid cancer. I am due to have half my thyroid removed but is there an alternative? I...
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...
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...
Has anyone had issues of hives post op and post RAI. I am lucky mine are not in clumps but spasmodic mostly on my lower legs, back and arms. They seem to appear and are red spots and get really itchy. They seem to reduce though you can feel them but they...
Good afternoon, I've just found out I need a completion thyroidectomy then RAI. Can I ask how long after a completion thyroidectomy you had your RAI? I forgot to ask, but wanting to start making a plan for Christmas/work. Thank you.
Hi All I was wondering if I could get some advice please as I’ve been diagnosed with MTC following a two and a half year battle with first NHS England and now NHS Wales to have my concerns over my supposedly benign lump taken seriously. But I finally...
Hi everyone was wondering if anyone could share their experiences so I can wrap my head around it and make a decision please! so I have two nodules on either side of my thyroid, both are thy3f. Risk of malignancy in this category from 10% to 30...
