Thyroid update

[Sorrell1]

I posted on here recently about my enlarged thyroid which has unfortunately been confirmed as papillary thyroid cancer. I have surgery to remove total thyroid in early March. I will be on thyroid replacement medication thereafter. This has been a shock to say the least, my second cancer diagnosis in less than two years and another uncommon one. I’ve asked if genetic testing might be appropriate as I’m already wondering what’s next?

[Mostew]

It's a lot to take in.i do hope surgery is successful.

Best wishes to you

[hunter5582]

Sorry to hear about the thyroid cancer diagnosis. Given the presence of a second cancer, more complete genetic testing is a reasonable course of action.

Wishing you success moving forward.

[Beachbud]

The news of a second cancer diagnosis, and so soon, must be overwhelming.

Wishing you all the best for a smooth surgery.

[Aquinas]

I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers.

[Aldebaran25]

That is tough and I am very sorry. Be strong and try to stay positive.

[Gaithersburg]

So sorry to hear this news. - it .ust be a lot to deal with. Remember we are all here and thinking of you.

[katiewalsh]

Hi. I’m sorry to hear it’s cancerous. It has to be upsetting. If it’s at all helpful, I was diagnosed with two different cancers (Ovarian then my MPN) within just a few years of each other. That was 12 years ago & I haven’t had any new cancers since then. I believe there are a number of other patients on here in the same situation and they didn’t get a third. I hope your surgery goes well. I’m on total replacement therapy for my missing thyroid gland & it’s worked well. Sending positive thoughts that everything goes well. Take care of yourself during this stressful time. Katie

[Sorrell1 in reply to katiewalsh]

Hello Katie

Thank you for your supportive message. It’s certainly pretty overwhelming. My op is next week but I wish it was sooner. The waiting is really difficult. I keep thinking the cancer will spread before I have the surgery although it hadn’t at the time of my scan. The consultant said recovery could be 6-8 weeks, which seems a really long time. In the meantime I’m trying to stay as fit as possible and keeping busy to take my mind off it. Thanks again for your message.

[Roxanne22]

Hi Sorrell1 - I just wanted to send you a virtual hug as I know that you will be going through the mill with this recent diagnosis and the worry about the upcoming op - as Katie says, it's not necessarily the case that more health issues will arise for you, please just focus on this next step in your path to improved health and wellbeing, and I use those 2 words intentionally, to give you a dose of positivity and the focus of a good outcome for March.

I understand how you must be feeling and it's a tough time right now for you. Sending you love and best wishes for the coming weeks especially, and it's lovely to see the support for you in our community. Let us know how you are. X

[Sorrell1 in reply to Roxanne22]

Thank you for your supportive reply. At the moment I actually feel fine luckily, not sure how I’ll feel after the op however! It sounds a nasty procedure but the surgeon’s experienced so trusting there will be be no slip ups. 🤞🏻

[Roxanne22]

I'm so pleased to hear your pragmatic tone of voice, it certainly sounds as though you're in good hands there. Keep positive! X