Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Dr. Sherman is with MD , right? I have an appointment to see Dr. Sarlis on Jan 8th. How did you find out you have thyroid cancer, and why did you go to MD ? I have a few questions about my upcoming visit to MD . I'd be interested to know how you like it there, and your over all experience. Thanks, LYNN At 01:46 PM 12/4/2004, you wrote: >Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. >I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is >scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of >living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication >that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. >Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few >local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look >at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just >synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a >wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also >lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around >regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be >her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a >boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible >Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing >to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and >south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Dr. Sherman is with MD , right? I have an appointment to see Dr. Sarlis on Jan 8th. How did you find out you have thyroid cancer, and why did you go to MD ? I have a few questions about my upcoming visit to MD . I'd be interested to know how you like it there, and your over all experience. Thanks, LYNN At 01:46 PM 12/4/2004, you wrote: >Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. >I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is >scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of >living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication >that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. >Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few >local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look >at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just >synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a >wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also >lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around >regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be >her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a >boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible >Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing >to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and >south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Just to let y'all know there are a couple of us that live in Friendswood. Maybe we will finally get enough people to have a meeting in this area!!!! Debbie > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Delana, I have been very pleased with my GP in Clear Lake. Her name is Kathy Hansen, and she's on Highway 3 right off Bay Area Blvd: She takes Armour herself, and prescribes it very enthusiastically to many of her patients. They've all had wonderful success, especially those fighting infertility. She says that many patients trying to get pregnant for years get pregnant the very first month on Armour...and she is one of those, herself! Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Delana, I have been very pleased with my GP in Clear Lake. Her name is Kathy Hansen, and she's on Highway 3 right off Bay Area Blvd: She takes Armour herself, and prescribes it very enthusiastically to many of her patients. They've all had wonderful success, especially those fighting infertility. She says that many patients trying to get pregnant for years get pregnant the very first month on Armour...and she is one of those, herself! Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 She is already on our list. But it is good to get some more feedback about her. Does she test/treat adrenals and/or sex hormones? Does she understand antibodies? Will she treat by symptoms even when the numbers are normal?" K." wrote: Delana, I have been very pleased with my GP in Clear Lake. Her name is Kathy Hansen, and she's on Highway 3 right off Bay Area Blvd: She takes Armour herself, and prescribes it very enthusiastically to many of her patients. They've all had wonderful success, especially those fighting infertility. She says that many patients trying to get pregnant for years get pregnant the very first month on Armour...and she is one of those, herself! Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 She is already on our list. But it is good to get some more feedback about her. Does she test/treat adrenals and/or sex hormones? Does she understand antibodies? Will she treat by symptoms even when the numbers are normal?" K." wrote: Delana, I have been very pleased with my GP in Clear Lake. Her name is Kathy Hansen, and she's on Highway 3 right off Bay Area Blvd: She takes Armour herself, and prescribes it very enthusiastically to many of her patients. They've all had wonderful success, especially those fighting infertility. She says that many patients trying to get pregnant for years get pregnant the very first month on Armour...and she is one of those, herself! Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 I've only seen her twice, so I can't answer all that, sorry. I have mainly seen her for other things, but she switched me to Armour, and I do think I'm feeling better....even though my numbers were very good on Synthroid. Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of d! ocs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 I've only seen her twice, so I can't answer all that, sorry. I have mainly seen her for other things, but she switched me to Armour, and I do think I'm feeling better....even though my numbers were very good on Synthroid. Houston doctors? Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a boat load of d! ocs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Hi there. I found out I had cancer back in the summer. I had been told on two other occasions that my thyroid was enlarged. Blood work was done and of course came back in the " normal " range. Finally, I saw my PCP and she scheduled an US, which showed 4 nodules. I went to a couple of endo's here in Houston. The second did a FNA and found cancer. After talking with a friend, she told me about a lady that she knew that had thyroid cancer. So, I got in touch with her and she recommended Dr. Sherman. My experience with MDA has been positive so far. The doctors are very informative about the cancer. Dr. Sherman even gave me his personal work email address. I have actually written him a couple of times, and he responds very quickly. I have felt very comfortable on both of my visits, with both him and Dr. Lee, who will actually perform the surgery. They both said that it was no problem with me getting through the holidays and having my surgery on Jan. 25th. The reason I chose MDA instead of going to just any doc. is basically what you read about online. There are so many discrepancies regarding thryoid disease and treatment, much less cancer, that I felt it would be best for me to utilize one of the top cancer hospitals in the world, especially since it is only about 20 minutes from my house. Dr. Sherman is also one of the medical advisor's for ThyCa. I know this is lengthy, but I hope it helps. Let me know if I can answer any more questions. -- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups , Lynn <lbonacci@h...> wrote: > Dr. Sherman is with MD , right? > I have an appointment to see Dr. Sarlis on Jan 8th. > How did you find out you have thyroid cancer, and why did you > go to MD ? > I have a few questions about my upcoming visit to MD . > I'd be interested to know how you like it there, and your over > all experience. > Thanks, LYNN > > At 01:46 PM 12/4/2004, you wrote: > > > >Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. > >I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is > >scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of > >living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > >that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > >Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > >local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look > >at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > >synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > >wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > >lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > >regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be > >her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > >boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > >Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing > >to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and > >south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Hi there. I found out I had cancer back in the summer. I had been told on two other occasions that my thyroid was enlarged. Blood work was done and of course came back in the " normal " range. Finally, I saw my PCP and she scheduled an US, which showed 4 nodules. I went to a couple of endo's here in Houston. The second did a FNA and found cancer. After talking with a friend, she told me about a lady that she knew that had thyroid cancer. So, I got in touch with her and she recommended Dr. Sherman. My experience with MDA has been positive so far. The doctors are very informative about the cancer. Dr. Sherman even gave me his personal work email address. I have actually written him a couple of times, and he responds very quickly. I have felt very comfortable on both of my visits, with both him and Dr. Lee, who will actually perform the surgery. They both said that it was no problem with me getting through the holidays and having my surgery on Jan. 25th. The reason I chose MDA instead of going to just any doc. is basically what you read about online. There are so many discrepancies regarding thryoid disease and treatment, much less cancer, that I felt it would be best for me to utilize one of the top cancer hospitals in the world, especially since it is only about 20 minutes from my house. Dr. Sherman is also one of the medical advisor's for ThyCa. I know this is lengthy, but I hope it helps. Let me know if I can answer any more questions. -- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups , Lynn <lbonacci@h...> wrote: > Dr. Sherman is with MD , right? > I have an appointment to see Dr. Sarlis on Jan 8th. > How did you find out you have thyroid cancer, and why did you > go to MD ? > I have a few questions about my upcoming visit to MD . > I'd be interested to know how you like it there, and your over > all experience. > Thanks, LYNN > > At 01:46 PM 12/4/2004, you wrote: > > > >Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. > >I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is > >scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of > >living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > >that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > >Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > >local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look > >at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > >synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > >wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > >lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > >regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be > >her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > >boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > >Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing > >to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and > >south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 That would be great. I am always going that way for something, (Baybrook Mall) teehee. We could always meet for lunch or dinner. Do any of you have thyroid cancer? Let me know if you all want to get together. > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary > cancer. > > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery > is > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects > of > > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just > look > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not > be > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is > willing > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast > and > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Thanks for the info. I will pass this on to my friend, as well as keep it in mind for myself. Do you still have your thyroid, or suffer with hypo? > Delana, I have been very pleased with my GP in Clear Lake. Her name is Kathy Hansen, and she's on Highway 3 right off Bay Area Blvd: > > > > She takes Armour herself, and prescribes it very enthusiastically to many of her patients. They've all had wonderful success, especially those fighting infertility. She says that many patients trying to get pregnant for years get pregnant the very first month on Armour...and she is one of those, herself! > > > Houston doctors? > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary cancer. > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery is > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects of > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just look > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not be > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is willing > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast and > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 I had cancer (lymphoma) in 1991, and was cured at M.D. . I live in Friendswood. I hope we can meet soon, maybe after the holidays? Oh, and I have Graves Disease, which I guess is forever. ) Best wishes, Re: Houston doctors? That would be great. I am always going that way for something, (Baybrook Mall) teehee. We could always meet for lunch or dinner. Do any of you have thyroid cancer? Let me know if you all want to get together. > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary > cancer. > > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery > is > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after effects > of > > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with medication > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the few > > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just > look > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She also > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may not > be > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is > willing > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast > and > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 I am thrilled to hear of your cure. That is super. I look forward to meeting you as well. Just write me and let me know whenever it is convenient for you. Delana > > > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary > > cancer. > > > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery > > is > > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after > effects > > of > > > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with > medication > > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the > few > > > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just > > look > > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She > also > > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may > not > > be > > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is > > willing > > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast > > and > > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 I am thrilled to hear of your cure. That is super. I look forward to meeting you as well. Just write me and let me know whenever it is convenient for you. Delana > > > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx. of papillary > > cancer. > > > I have to admit I have been reading more than writing. My surgery > > is > > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading the after > effects > > of > > > living without a thyroid and the constant struggle with > medication > > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis. I am seeing Dr. > > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is he one of the > few > > > local docs that is willing to work with the patient and not just > > look > > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe more than just > > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another question. I have a > > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of hypothyroidism. She > also > > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given the run around > > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?. It may and may > not > > be > > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other test and has seen a > > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan or possible > > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really good doc, she is > > willing > > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in Pearland (southeast > > and > > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for the both of us. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Thanks for the information. I am going there in January, as well. But my visit is to see if I have cancer, and how best to determine that.... Have you asked Dr. Sherman what happens after the surgery, like who is going to treat you by giving you thyroid medication? Has he recommended an Endo? That will be the next big issue for me. I am currently seeing an endo, but want to get one that I can trust will treat me the best possible way. Not one that just sits back and does nothing. I have a lot of issues that my regular GP wont even get involved with. Like parathyroid problems. Possible adrenal problems. Thanks again for the information. LYNN At 12:37 PM 12/5/2004, you wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hi there. I'm sure you have posted your story, but I can't remember it, regarding why you are going to MDA. Do you have nodules or is it other symptoms. Dr. Sherman is an endo, so I assume he will be prescribing the meds. Are you pleased with the endo you are currently seeing? I saw two endos before I went to MDA. I wasn't thrilled with either one. Let me know what you find out at your appt. Delana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 I have Hashimotos with a multi-nodular goiter. I have had two FNA's done on the one nodule that is 1cm in size. I didn't think any thing of the results until I posted them on this site. Jan noticed a red flag and sent my email to a friend of hers that has had similar cells that were found on my pathology report. (Hurthle cells) I was told that I don't have cancer. But after tons and tons of research, and the helpful knowledge of Jan's friend, I have sought out another opinion. This just goes to show, that some (most) endo's don't seem to know what they are doing. That is why it is SO important to get copies of EVERYTHING, and then post it so that the more knowledgeable people can dissect it, and let us know what is really going on.... I am just wondering if Dr. Sherman will just follow up until you are cancer free, or forever? Because you know, you'll need medication for the rest of your life. Plus, how does he feel about prescribing Armour? Have you been to www.thyca.org let? They have a wealth of information about how to prepare for the surgery. And what to expect. Great site! Good luck, and I will let everyone know about my up and coming visit. LYNN At 06:26 PM 12/5/2004, you wrote: >Hi there. I'm sure you have posted your story, but I can't remember >it, regarding why you are going to MDA. Do you have nodules or is it >other symptoms. Dr. Sherman is an endo, so I assume he will be >prescribing the meds. Are you pleased with the endo you are currently >seeing? I saw two endos before I went to MDA. I wasn't thrilled with >either one. Let me know what you find out at your appt. Delana > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 I have Hashimotos with a multi-nodular goiter. I have had two FNA's done on the one nodule that is 1cm in size. I didn't think any thing of the results until I posted them on this site. Jan noticed a red flag and sent my email to a friend of hers that has had similar cells that were found on my pathology report. (Hurthle cells) I was told that I don't have cancer. But after tons and tons of research, and the helpful knowledge of Jan's friend, I have sought out another opinion. This just goes to show, that some (most) endo's don't seem to know what they are doing. That is why it is SO important to get copies of EVERYTHING, and then post it so that the more knowledgeable people can dissect it, and let us know what is really going on.... I am just wondering if Dr. Sherman will just follow up until you are cancer free, or forever? Because you know, you'll need medication for the rest of your life. Plus, how does he feel about prescribing Armour? Have you been to www.thyca.org let? They have a wealth of information about how to prepare for the surgery. And what to expect. Great site! Good luck, and I will let everyone know about my up and coming visit. LYNN At 06:26 PM 12/5/2004, you wrote: >Hi there. I'm sure you have posted your story, but I can't remember >it, regarding why you are going to MDA. Do you have nodules or is it >other symptoms. Dr. Sherman is an endo, so I assume he will be >prescribing the meds. Are you pleased with the endo you are currently >seeing? I saw two endos before I went to MDA. I wasn't thrilled with >either one. Let me know what you find out at your appt. Delana > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 I have Hashimotos with a multi-nodular goiter. I have had two FNA's done on the one nodule that is 1cm in size. I didn't think any thing of the results until I posted them on this site. Jan noticed a red flag and sent my email to a friend of hers that has had similar cells that were found on my pathology report. (Hurthle cells) I was told that I don't have cancer. But after tons and tons of research, and the helpful knowledge of Jan's friend, I have sought out another opinion. This just goes to show, that some (most) endo's don't seem to know what they are doing. That is why it is SO important to get copies of EVERYTHING, and then post it so that the more knowledgeable people can dissect it, and let us know what is really going on.... I am just wondering if Dr. Sherman will just follow up until you are cancer free, or forever? Because you know, you'll need medication for the rest of your life. Plus, how does he feel about prescribing Armour? Have you been to www.thyca.org let? They have a wealth of information about how to prepare for the surgery. And what to expect. Great site! Good luck, and I will let everyone know about my up and coming visit. LYNN At 06:26 PM 12/5/2004, you wrote: >Hi there. I'm sure you have posted your story, but I can't remember >it, regarding why you are going to MDA. Do you have nodules or is it >other symptoms. Dr. Sherman is an endo, so I assume he will be >prescribing the meds. Are you pleased with the endo you are currently >seeing? I saw two endos before I went to MDA. I wasn't thrilled with >either one. Let me know what you find out at your appt. Delana > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 If you would like to choose a time and location, I can put it on our homepage, and also notify members of our offline group.Debbie W wrote: That sounds great. If we could get some of the peoplefrom around the southeast area to join in and saywhere and when would be convenient. I am free most ofthe time, so just whenever y'all would like to meet.Debbie --- DelanaK65 wrote:> > That would be great. I am always going that way for> something, > (Baybrook Mall) teehee. We could always meet for> lunch or dinner. Do > any of you have thyroid cancer? Let me know if you> all want to get > together. > > > > > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx.> of papillary > > cancer. > > > I have to admit I have been reading more than> writing. My surgery > > is > > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading> the after > effects > > of > > > living without a thyroid and the constant> struggle with > medication > > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis.> I am seeing Dr. > > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is> he one of the > few > > > local docs that is willing to work with the> patient and not just > > look > > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe> more than just > > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another> question. I have a > > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of> hypothyroidism. She > also > > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given> the run around > > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?.> It may and may > not > > be > > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other> test and has seen a > > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan> or possible > > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really> good doc, she is > > willing > > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in> Pearland (southeast > > and > > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for> the both of us.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 If you would like to choose a time and location, I can put it on our homepage, and also notify members of our offline group.Debbie W wrote: That sounds great. If we could get some of the peoplefrom around the southeast area to join in and saywhere and when would be convenient. I am free most ofthe time, so just whenever y'all would like to meet.Debbie --- DelanaK65 wrote:> > That would be great. I am always going that way for> something, > (Baybrook Mall) teehee. We could always meet for> lunch or dinner. Do > any of you have thyroid cancer? Let me know if you> all want to get > together. > > > > > > > > Hi there. I joined the forum recently due to dx.> of papillary > > cancer. > > > I have to admit I have been reading more than> writing. My surgery > > is > > > scheduled for January 25th. I am really dreading> the after > effects > > of > > > living without a thyroid and the constant> struggle with > medication > > > that so many of you deal with on a daily basis.> I am seeing Dr. > > > Sherman for the surgery. My question is this: Is> he one of the > few > > > local docs that is willing to work with the> patient and not just > > look > > > at the numbers? Also, is he willing to prescribe> more than just > > > synthroid, if needed? I also have another> question. I have a > > > wonderful friend who has many symptoms of> hypothyroidism. She > also > > > lives in Houston. She is literally being given> the run around > > > regarding her symptoms because her TSH was 1.?.> It may and may > not > > be > > > her thryoid, but she has undergone many other> test and has seen a > > > boat load of docs. She is scheduled for a scan> or possible > > > Ultrasound. If anyone can recommend a really> good doc, she is > > willing > > > to drive. She lives in Clear Lake and I am in> Pearland (southeast > > and > > > south Houston). Thanks for any and all input for> the both of us.__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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