Originally Posted by ruacajun2
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.
I had thyroid issues all my adult life. In the 80's I went to an ENT for my allergies and he saw that I had a goiter, sent me back to my regular doctor & a surgeon. Had 80% of my thyroid removed and put on thyroid medication. Had a couple months difficulty until the medication got right, but now 30 years later and no problems. I didn't realize how sick it had made me till I got it removed and started feel healthy again.