I also am dealing with my thyroids. I don't have cancer though. A friend of mine -- her mother -- had it and had the same surgery. She seems to be doing well. I was also told the same thing -- that if you had to have cancer that thyroid cancer was it. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I'm still trying to decide if I want to have mine removed. I have problems with swallowing and choking and my ENT wants to take them out. Just not sure yet if i will do it.