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Hi im not sure if I've asked this question before but I had thyroidectomy in july 2024 for small low risk papillary carcinoma thyroid cancer just wondered if tsh should still be suppressed as tsh in December was 2.64 endocrinologist said it was fine....
Reading all the great posts today from newly operated on people reminded me to drop back and pass on this tip which really helped me. I hope it's OK to post a link but if you're finding it uncomfortable to lie flat whilst your scar is still...
Hi there, it’s been a while since I’ve been on this forum but I just wanted some reassurance and to just get things off my chest. I feel like my anxiety and mood is full of ups and downs, a few years after my diagnosis my dad also received a cancer...
Good afternoon, I had a biopsy which came back benign, but had to have another one 3 months later which is a THY3F, the consultant has advised to have half my thyroid removed. This week my lymph nodes have become swollen and I have having pain at...
Hi all, I haven’t posted here in some time but I am reaching out in the hope of finding someone with either advice or lived experience. I had a TT (total thyroidectomy) aged 25 in 2017 I am now trying to start a family and unfortunately not finding...
Hello just diagnosed with an 8mm micro carcinoma opted for Active Surveillance as had half thyroid removed many years ago for Benign condition. Has anybody opted for surveillance on 8less than 1cm micro carcinoma as opposed to an immediate operation?
Hello – first post here I had a hemi-thyroidectomy at the beginning of January due to a colloid thyroid cyst that was causing me problems with swallowing and voice. I saw my consultant / surgeon today for follow up. The cyst was benign as expected...
I have had thyroid cancer. They removed my thyroid but I still need bloods and am on meds for life. My bloods r up and down right now. It comes wiv so much symptoms even after u dont hav normal life. am struggling
Hi, I’m recovering from having my thyroid and 47 lymph nodes removed because of cancer in November. My wound is still very sore. Has anyone else had the same surgery and if so how long did it take for you to recover please? Thanks
Hi I had surgury 20 th of January and they removed all thyroid.I was vomiting for two days really bad. I am on the levothyroxine 175 mg .First I felt great, I would say I felt high and now I feel really bad... stomach problems, feeling quick full, irritated...
