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A few days ago I contacted my GP via the e-consult portal to discuss what I think are enlarged lymph nodes above my collarbone. My history - I had an ultrasound 3 months ago on different enlarged nodes in my neck - the sonographer who performed the...
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Waiting on confirmation of Papillary Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis. Hi, So, I found a lump in my neck, around 15th June, took til 23rd June to get an appointment with my GP. 28th June I had a blood test for thyroid function, came back okay, I still wanted...
Hi! I’m in hospital at the moment after my RAI treatment (should be going home today fingers crossed!). Since yesterday evening I’ve lost my voice, very hoarse and very weak, has anyone else experienced similar and if so how long did it take to...
Hi, I am shortly due completion thyroidectomy after discovery of papillary microcarcinomas following thyroid lobectomy. Just wondering if anyone else been in this situation has advice on frequency/nature of followups (more in terms of scans/clinic appointments...
hey guys i'm 5 days post op and feel really weak and emotional i cant sleep and my heads itching really badly what symptoms have other members had after their operations im guessing not everyones the same
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help, will obviously be contacting the powers that be tomorrow but I'm sure I'm not the only one awake at stupid o'clock pondering about something.. So I'm booked in for CT scan this Tuesday to check for spread in my chest...
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