How do you know when the cancer is gone?

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Hi all!

Quick history:

1. July diagnosis of abnormal cells with probable papillary carcinoma in a 7mm

nodule

2. Endo says get it out, blah blah blah

3. Won't do it, find a 2nd opinion with surgical oncologist and have another

biopsy

4. 2nd biopsy in September comes back benign

5. 1st biopsy slides read by another pathologist who declares they are

definitely cancerous cells

Now, I realize that it can be hit or miss anyways with these biopsies, but with

6 pokes in a nodule that's less than 1cm big and one sample shows positive, I'm

just not so sure what to think.

I can not accept having surgery for this, but am really wondering......when do

you know that it's all ok and you have been able to heal? Do you just continue

watching the nodules for growth every 6 mos? Also, I realize this may be a

silly question, but do I continue thyroid meds and my iodine/supplement

protocol?

Thanks so much for this wonderful group!

Blessings,

W.