Comments on: Thyroid Cancer

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:50:00 +0000

My daughter was 13 when she was diadnosed with follicular thyroid cancer. Had her surgery and is now 18. She seems to be doing ok but suffers with depression. I have found a counseler for her to speak with weekly. We still get nervous going for checkups

By: sophie

sophie — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:22:00 +0000

you’ll probably have an FNA and depending on the results of that have a total or partial thyroidectomy so they can get a better luck at it. even if it is malignant it has a very good prognosis, dont worry. good luck

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:36:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

My name is Lauren, and I am 17 years old. I recently underwent a rather routine thyroid ultrasound, which incidentally came up positive for a “mass”. The nurse who called me did not mention the size of the mass, but merely informed me that it appears to be a complex nodule (partially fluid, partially solid) and that I will need to follow up with an endocrinologist within the next few days. I was originally given the sonogram due to the fact that my thyroid appeared to be enlarged at my most recent physical. I am aware that I do have a slightly heightened chance of something coming back as malignant, due to my age, gender, and some other present symptoms. However, I’m trying my best to remain calm and not expect the worst until I get the results of my tests. What I’m looking for is some info regarding the diagnosis process. What types of tests did you all undergo? Why did your doctor initially suspect cancer as a possibility? Any information is appreciated!

By: brenda

brenda — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:13:00 +0000

My name my is Brenda. My daughter Sarah was diagnosed 2 months ago with papullary thyroid cancer. It went to her lymph nodes and she hsd 2 masses. We are wsiting to see if there will be .more surgery before RAI 131. I am a thyroid cancers survivor of 4 years now. I hate watching her go through this. Did any of you have lymph nodes with cancer? Just trying to learn all I can.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:24:00 +0000

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 16 and had quite a lot in my neck! The surgery, which took place last September 8, took 5 and a half hours and afterwards I was in a lot of pain! I am having another surgery in the spring and hope that it isn’t as hard on my body. To everybody with similar stories: I know it’s hard but just try to enjoy your life because you’re a young kid and deserve to have fun! Don’t let cancer stop you from being happy and just try and use all that you have been through as a confidence boost; you are truly amazing, brave, and strong.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:56:00 +0000

Hi guys!
So, my best friend, who is soon gonna be my boyfriend, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a few months before. He’s had the surgery and taken a radioactive pill, and so far so good, but there’s still a chance it could come back, and he likely has to take another pill. The doctor’s say only a 25%-35% chance it could come back. However, that’s the same estimate they gave us on if the tumor was cancerous or not, so I don’t believe their numbers very much anymore. >.> Anyhoo, needless to say, I worry a little about him. Cancer has already taken three people from me in the space of five years. I can’t loose him as well.
I’m really just looking to talk with others who have gone through similar things as well, since I find people who haven’t gone through it are difficult to talk with. Much love, everyone.

By: Ramona

Ramona — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:05:00 +0000

Hi, my name is Ramona, my daughter is going in for a ultrasound tomorrow. She is 13, wih me luck please… Scared!

By: Denise Shriver Elkins

Denise Shriver Elkins — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:00 +0000

I had the radioactive iodine treatment after my surgery. I didn’t have to isolate myself but I was told not to kiss anyone and to flush the toilet twice after going to the bathroom. I had to do that for about 7 – 10 days (trying to remember since it was in 1982) Of course, how they do things can change drastically over the years. The best person to ask is your thyroid doctor.

By: Denise Shriver Elkins

Denise Shriver Elkins — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:00 +0000

I was 18 when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer (grade 2 follicular). I am now 48 years old and no recurrences. Make sure your endocrinologist keeps you on a higher level of thyroid medication than what person without thyroid cancer takes. They have to keep your levels suppressed. Thyroid cancer can come back, even 10,20,30 years later. It is important to keep the TSH level suppressed for optimal management of thyroid cancer. Here is a good link http://www.mythyroid.com/thyroidcancer.html

By: Spokenforhim

Spokenforhim — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:03:00 +0000

Hi girls, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 13. I am now 50 years old and doing great; and I had a healthy baby when I was 32. In 1976 when I was 13, I noticed what felt like a golfball sitting at the base of my neck. I had my thyroid, two lymph nodes and the tumor removed; then 100 millicuries of radiactive iodine to kill off the rest of the cancerous and thyroid cells. I had another dose (125 millicuries) ten years later. It has been hard to keep extra weight off, but that’s about all. Stay encouraged!