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Hi all. Went for my ultrasound yesterday and was expecting to have a FNA at the same time. They did a thorough scan but said the nodule was between a 2 and a 3 whatever that means but it was too close to a blood vessel so therefore would be too dangerous...
After being told by my GP multiple times that I am OK because my blood test results were normal I finally gave up and referred myself to a private ENT consultant. I have been feeling generally unwell for about 4 months now. I have some obvious neck changes...
So today was the day I had my 6 month follow up ultrasound to check on the lymph nodes etc. My ultrasound was clear and have a another booked for 12 months. I don’t know how I feel, I thought I’d feel happier then I do, my journey has been such a whirlwind...
Hi Everyone, I'm new as of today. I was diagnosed with papillary cancer in February. I've since had two operations to remove the whole lot. Now waiting for radio-iodine treatment. Oncologist appt is in 3 weeks time. Not sure when treatment will be after...
Hi everyone, I got told that I have papillary thyroid cancer a few weeks ago, and so far up until this week the only symptom I have is the thyroid tumour bump on the front of my neck. A few days ago I had a bit of an ache in my neck and noticed swelling...
Hi, I’m going on holiday in August and planning to take Norethisterone (period delaying tablets). Does anyone know if thyroxine or the fact I’ve had a total thyroidectomy (May 2018) due to PTC will affect this? Any help appreciated. Michelle ...
Hi, I had thyroidectomy in Feb. I am on levothyroxine tablets of course. How did you manage hair losses? My only concern is that I have periods every two weeks sometimes and they can last for almost 2 weeks as well. Is this normal? My second part of...
Hi everyone, I was told that I have papillary thyroid cancer this week. I'm going to have a total thyroidectomy and potentially some RAI treatment afterwards. I guess the thing I'm most nervous about is taking the thyroid replacement medication afterwards...
Hi I’m just recovering from neck surgery to remove recurrent papillary thyroid cancer and they have confirmed mines is particularly aggressive. As this is my third dance with C they are discussing external radiotherapy as an option. I wondered if anyone...
Hi, I just wanted to see if there was anyone else who has had neck dissection with their thyroid removal. I have a scar from ear to ear, and I don’t see many people who have had thyroid cancer with this, it would be great to chat to those who have had...
