I have hypothyroidism disease too, namely Hashimotos disease. I was told they would have to monitor my TSH levels every 3 months with blood work and eventually, will have my thyroid removed. I will have to take synthroid everyday for life. My doctor told me that while I do not have thyroid cancer now, it is the one to have if you ever have to be faced with cancer at all. Not sure this is reassuring to me or not! Guess women is affected with thryoid disease more than men.