My husband is a 4 year survivor. Everyone has given you great info. Hubby is doing great. Remember to take your meds at the same time everyday and on an empty stomach and wait 2 hours before eating. Thats how hubby's endocrinoligist has him take his meds. The worst part of going thru this was the low iodine diet, before the I-131 treatment. Now his Dr. likes to keep his levels high, he has no problems with that, however sometimes it's like sleeping next to a furance. He was a stage 2. If you'd like to chat about anything please PM me. You'll be in my prayers.