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I had RIA in May and the scan just afterwards showed a possible nodal mediastinal metastasis (in the upper chest) and remaining disease in my neck. My cells are 50% ‘tall cell version’ . I’ve now been told to wait while the treatment continues to work...
Hi everyone. I am six years post cancer papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis and am very pleased to be well. I have been told due to cancer spreading into lymph nodes I will be on a suppression dosage for 10 years. I am happy with this. I have recently...
Hi, I'm now 2 and a half weeks after my operation and been home for 2 weeks. I feel I'm making a good recovery although feeling tired quicker than I used to be, although I expected this. How quickly could I start gentle exercise such as jogging ? I'm...
I have just received a letter from the hospital which is a copy of the one sent to my doctor setting out the details of my appointment last week at the hospital to discuss my upcoming operation which should be quite soon. Seeing everything set out is...
Hi I had my RAI treatment on the 13th of June, since early last week I have lost my taste, is this just a side effect and how long is it likely to last?
Hi Everyone I’ve had my thyrogen jabs and all was good - no side effects at all. I’m going in tomorrow to start RAI. I’ve packed a massive suitcase with loads of books and I’m taking my laptop for Netflix! Any more top tips from any one? How many nights...
Hi everyone, I’m a bit nervous about posting on here but I just wanted some post surgery advice… I am 25, and recently found out I have a Thy4 nodule (that I have called Terry!) and am due to have my Hemi Thyroidectomy next Thursday. My pre-op is...
I had a total remover of my thyroid in may and I was told to go for RAI do you think it is necessary to have the RAI because I am afraid of the side effect but the consultant confirm that they were able to remove all that they saw on scan but if so is...
Hi All Just a recap first of all, After going to the doctor about a lump in my neck just above the collar bone and also another lump just above my breast, said the lump above my breast was just fatty tissue but referred me to ENT about the one above...
Hi All, I had a total thyroidectomy a month ago due to papillary carcinoma and Graves disease. Thus far, I have had no oncology involvement in my treatment. I do however have an oncology appointment on Monday and I was wondering what the purpose of...
