rubia

My husband is a 7 year survivor of thyroid cancer. It is possible for it to spread before the iodine radiation treatment but it's unlikely to come back once you've had the radiation.

The doctor told my husband that thyroid cancer is like winning the lotto of cancers. It's easily treatable, has a high remission and survival rate.

Good luck with your treatment. Going hypo is no fun. I wish you the best!

Alabama Belle

The Doc told my family (5 sisters) that 99% of the people in the world with underactive thytoid are female. My dad had a severely underactive thyroid in later life. As a result my sisters and I were encouraged to get our checked regularly. Of the 5 sisters, 4 are already on medication, me included, and the remaining sister won't get her checked. Thyroid problems cause numerous health issues and chould be checked regularly.

blahel

i know someone who has an enlarged thyroid and has it checked regularly and it is getting bigger. She is just in the process of seeing specialists to see what needs to be done. She has been told there is a chance of damaging her vocal chords if it has to be removed..should she be worried about that?
It is interfering with her swallowing at the moment and she has to keep clearing her throat. For those of you who have had it removed, is it a big scar?
Is there any other advice you can give?

Maksi

Well Honey darling, Although its the best cancer you can have I still keep you in my prayers. I think you have a lot of courage decieding you won't be worring yourself! I would if I was diagnosed by cancer.
Take care and big hugs.

loopywren

My friend had it, she had an operation ,chemo etc,that was over ten years ago and she has been fine ever since. My thoughts are with you and hoping all goes well for you.

donnajean

A decade ago, my gynocologist diagnosed the problem I had complained about to my GP for 3-4 years. My neck always hurt. When the tests came back this same gyn took the time to call me & tell me that even if it was cancer, it was very treatable. His daugher had her thyroid removed at a young age. Ten yrs. later not, the lump on my thyroid is slightly bigger. I'm hypothryod & take thyroid meds. This issue does not worry me as much as my risk factor for other cancers. My mother lost her battle with breast cancer at 62. My sister lost her battle with colon cancer at 58. I'm now 67, so hoping I beat the odds.

mawmawbeve_60

I am Hypo..If u can find Drs that prescibe Armour your better off..Armour thyroid is natural and works great...if u can get the right dose..a lot of drs dose by blood work, not by your feelings..here in WV there so old fashioned about all this stuff....Go to Dr Hotze.com on line and read about this and...stopthethyroidmadness.com I was on levothyroxin..never done nothing....wish u all luck....

tolepainter54

I love your positive attiude! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this journey.

SueDor

Hoping everything works out for you.

grann of 6

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.