Hi Gypsy. So sorry to hear you have bad news. Would give you a hug if I could. I hope you have plenty of support as we do. I have just recieved my letter from the hospital and Im booked in on the 3rd Nov to have Radiation Iodine Treatment ( RAI )then 2 days later I have a scan to see where we are at. Im know its all going to be ok. My grandkids think Im going to glow in the dark, ha,ha. Will talk soon. ... View more

Hi Gypsy. In my partners and my experience and everyone elses that I know of it all comes to a waiting game. Im my case I was told one day and waited 2 weeks to hear from anyone again. I know it is really hard and if you are like me you want to know everything yesterday and you want treatment started now. Things will not change that much between now and when you see the surgeon again but once they get into it the doctors, nurses and everyone involved will be there for you. My Endocrinology doctor, nurse and I are in touch every few days to monitor what is happening and to see when my blood tests tell them they can go ahead with the Radio Active Iodine (RAI) Hang in there and stay positive, we are all here for you. ... View more

Hi and thank you Silly. My partner was diagnosed with follicular Lymphoma Cancer 4 yrs ago 3 months after we started seeing each other and moved in just after. He has been told by his Oncologist that this is terminal and most people die within 10 years. He had chemo when it was first diagnosed but thankfully he has been really well since and all his checks come up good. I had 1/2 my Thyroid removed 7 years ago with the Hurthle Cell and my surgeon decieded to leave the other side in as it had 2 very small legions on it. 6 months ago my thyroid swelled up again but the surgeon didn't do any tests he said he would take it out and that would be the end of it. I had it out in July and was put on thyroid tablets. I had more blood tests done and everything showed up great so I was surprised when I was told 3 weeks later I had cancer. At the moment I am off all medication and will be having RAI in about 3 weeks. Hopefully after that we will know whats happeing. I will take your advice and speak to a councilor as im sure it would help. Cheers. Lynn ... View more