Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 > It seems that people posting their experiences of > recovery time with post surgery is a few days of not moving around to > much and resting. Is that about right? > > Thanks and God bless, > > > TT-Sept. 10, 2002 > Dear , I had my TT on 8/29/02. I only used major pain medication the day of the surgery (Thursday) and the next morning. I did use regular Tyl. a few times for the next two days especially at night just in case I couldn't sleep. After that I didn't used anything. The feeling is more annoying than painful after the first day or two. The worst part is trying to find a comfortable position to sleep and trying to eat that day. I only had an italian ice the day of the surgery. The next day, I found that drinking Warm tea before I had my food helped me to swallow easier. I went home on Friday and rested for the rest of the weekend. On Tuesday I was already driving my car locally. I was able to turn my head from side to side enough to drive on the side streets. On Wednesday I got my car inspected and drove my 4 year old son to school. On Thursday, one week later, I drove both kids to school and was able to drive on the highway to take my younger son to his occupational therapist in the afternoon. Now that my stiches are out(done on Friday), I still feel a tightness on the scar. My doctor discribed it as a finger going across my neck. He said that it may take up to a month for that feeling to go away. I still bend my neck down to eat(it is more comfortable)but now swallowing is much easier. Overall,it took me 5-6 days to feel good enough, not perfect, to start my daily activities again. My doctor did suggest that I turn my neck from side to side(not up) every once in a while so that I don't get that " stiff Look " some people get. Maybe this helped me to drive so soon. Everyone resumes their everyday activities at their own pace. With two kids and my husband going back to work on the Tuesday after my surgery, I had no choice but to get up and go. Who else was going to do it? Moms aren't allowed to get sick :-) I hope this long-winded posting of my own personal experience will help you to not worry so much about your recovery. Even though everyone is different, I found that this surgery was not as bad as I FEARED it would be. Everyone has anxiety before their surgery, I know I did. What your feeling is normal. You will do great! Go in with a positive attitude. Good luck on 9/10/02, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. , N.Y. TT: 8/29/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 , I really appreciate your words! I understand the 'mom never gets sick' scenario considering I am a single mom of a very active 6 year old little girl!!!! I am really glad that my mom and sister are flying out from N.J. to help me from Wed.(9/11-when I come home) until the following Tuesday morning. I know after they leave I still have my best friend who works with me( I have a office at home) and she will help out too. Our daughters go to the same school both in 1st grade. I even think my ex-husband will help out with Zoe if I need to rest or if I have to go through the RAI treatment. If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? My nodule is 7mm( at least at the biopsy time on July 9th). I am hoping that this was caught really early!!!! God bless..... Los Angeles formally a New Jersey girl tt-Sept. 10, 2002 smile2xnow wrote: > > > It seems that people posting their experiences of > > recovery time with post surgery is a few days of not moving around > to > > much and resting. Is that about right? > > > > Thanks and God bless, > > > > > > TT-Sept. 10, 2002 > > > Dear , > I had my TT on 8/29/02. I only used major pain medication the day of > the surgery (Thursday) and the next morning. I did use regular Tyl. > a few times for the next two days especially at night just in case I > couldn't sleep. After that I didn't used anything. The feeling is > more annoying than painful after the first day or two. The worst part > is trying to find a comfortable position to sleep and trying to eat > that day. I only had an italian ice the day of the surgery. The next > day, I found that drinking Warm tea before I had my food helped me to > swallow easier. I went home on Friday and rested for the rest of the > weekend. On Tuesday I was already driving my car locally. I was able > to turn my head from side to side enough to drive on the side > streets. On Wednesday I got my car inspected and drove my 4 year old > son to school. > On Thursday, one week later, I drove both kids to school and was able > to drive on the highway to take my younger son to his occupational > therapist in the afternoon. > Now that my stiches are out(done on Friday), I still feel a tightness > on the scar. My doctor discribed it as a finger going across my neck. > He said that it may take up to a month for that feeling to go away. > I still bend my neck down to eat(it is more comfortable)but now > swallowing is much easier. > > Overall,it took me 5-6 days to feel good enough, not perfect, to > start my daily activities again. My doctor did suggest that I turn my > neck from side to side(not up) every once in a while so that I don't > get that " stiff Look " some people get. Maybe this helped me to drive > so soon. Everyone resumes their everyday activities at their own > pace. With two kids and my husband going back to work on the Tuesday > after my surgery, I had no choice but to get up and go. Who else was > going to do it? Moms aren't allowed to get sick :-) > > I hope this long-winded posting of my own personal experience will > help you to not worry so much about your recovery. Even though > everyone is different, I found that this surgery was not as bad as I > FEARED it would be. Everyone has anxiety before their surgery, I know > I did. What your feeling is normal. You will do great! Go in with a > positive attitude. > > Good luck on 9/10/02, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. > > , N.Y. > TT: 8/29/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 , I really appreciate your words! I understand the 'mom never gets sick' scenario considering I am a single mom of a very active 6 year old little girl!!!! I am really glad that my mom and sister are flying out from N.J. to help me from Wed.(9/11-when I come home) until the following Tuesday morning. I know after they leave I still have my best friend who works with me( I have a office at home) and she will help out too. Our daughters go to the same school both in 1st grade. I even think my ex-husband will help out with Zoe if I need to rest or if I have to go through the RAI treatment. If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? My nodule is 7mm( at least at the biopsy time on July 9th). I am hoping that this was caught really early!!!! God bless..... Los Angeles formally a New Jersey girl tt-Sept. 10, 2002 smile2xnow wrote: > > > It seems that people posting their experiences of > > recovery time with post surgery is a few days of not moving around > to > > much and resting. Is that about right? > > > > Thanks and God bless, > > > > > > TT-Sept. 10, 2002 > > > Dear , > I had my TT on 8/29/02. I only used major pain medication the day of > the surgery (Thursday) and the next morning. I did use regular Tyl. > a few times for the next two days especially at night just in case I > couldn't sleep. After that I didn't used anything. The feeling is > more annoying than painful after the first day or two. The worst part > is trying to find a comfortable position to sleep and trying to eat > that day. I only had an italian ice the day of the surgery. The next > day, I found that drinking Warm tea before I had my food helped me to > swallow easier. I went home on Friday and rested for the rest of the > weekend. On Tuesday I was already driving my car locally. I was able > to turn my head from side to side enough to drive on the side > streets. On Wednesday I got my car inspected and drove my 4 year old > son to school. > On Thursday, one week later, I drove both kids to school and was able > to drive on the highway to take my younger son to his occupational > therapist in the afternoon. > Now that my stiches are out(done on Friday), I still feel a tightness > on the scar. My doctor discribed it as a finger going across my neck. > He said that it may take up to a month for that feeling to go away. > I still bend my neck down to eat(it is more comfortable)but now > swallowing is much easier. > > Overall,it took me 5-6 days to feel good enough, not perfect, to > start my daily activities again. My doctor did suggest that I turn my > neck from side to side(not up) every once in a while so that I don't > get that " stiff Look " some people get. Maybe this helped me to drive > so soon. Everyone resumes their everyday activities at their own > pace. With two kids and my husband going back to work on the Tuesday > after my surgery, I had no choice but to get up and go. Who else was > going to do it? Moms aren't allowed to get sick :-) > > I hope this long-winded posting of my own personal experience will > help you to not worry so much about your recovery. Even though > everyone is different, I found that this surgery was not as bad as I > FEARED it would be. Everyone has anxiety before their surgery, I know > I did. What your feeling is normal. You will do great! Go in with a > positive attitude. > > Good luck on 9/10/02, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. > > , N.Y. > TT: 8/29/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 , I really appreciate your words! I understand the 'mom never gets sick' scenario considering I am a single mom of a very active 6 year old little girl!!!! I am really glad that my mom and sister are flying out from N.J. to help me from Wed.(9/11-when I come home) until the following Tuesday morning. I know after they leave I still have my best friend who works with me( I have a office at home) and she will help out too. Our daughters go to the same school both in 1st grade. I even think my ex-husband will help out with Zoe if I need to rest or if I have to go through the RAI treatment. If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? My nodule is 7mm( at least at the biopsy time on July 9th). I am hoping that this was caught really early!!!! God bless..... Los Angeles formally a New Jersey girl tt-Sept. 10, 2002 smile2xnow wrote: > > > It seems that people posting their experiences of > > recovery time with post surgery is a few days of not moving around > to > > much and resting. Is that about right? > > > > Thanks and God bless, > > > > > > TT-Sept. 10, 2002 > > > Dear , > I had my TT on 8/29/02. I only used major pain medication the day of > the surgery (Thursday) and the next morning. I did use regular Tyl. > a few times for the next two days especially at night just in case I > couldn't sleep. After that I didn't used anything. The feeling is > more annoying than painful after the first day or two. The worst part > is trying to find a comfortable position to sleep and trying to eat > that day. I only had an italian ice the day of the surgery. The next > day, I found that drinking Warm tea before I had my food helped me to > swallow easier. I went home on Friday and rested for the rest of the > weekend. On Tuesday I was already driving my car locally. I was able > to turn my head from side to side enough to drive on the side > streets. On Wednesday I got my car inspected and drove my 4 year old > son to school. > On Thursday, one week later, I drove both kids to school and was able > to drive on the highway to take my younger son to his occupational > therapist in the afternoon. > Now that my stiches are out(done on Friday), I still feel a tightness > on the scar. My doctor discribed it as a finger going across my neck. > He said that it may take up to a month for that feeling to go away. > I still bend my neck down to eat(it is more comfortable)but now > swallowing is much easier. > > Overall,it took me 5-6 days to feel good enough, not perfect, to > start my daily activities again. My doctor did suggest that I turn my > neck from side to side(not up) every once in a while so that I don't > get that " stiff Look " some people get. Maybe this helped me to drive > so soon. Everyone resumes their everyday activities at their own > pace. With two kids and my husband going back to work on the Tuesday > after my surgery, I had no choice but to get up and go. Who else was > going to do it? Moms aren't allowed to get sick :-) > > I hope this long-winded posting of my own personal experience will > help you to not worry so much about your recovery. Even though > everyone is different, I found that this surgery was not as bad as I > FEARED it would be. Everyone has anxiety before their surgery, I know > I did. What your feeling is normal. You will do great! Go in with a > positive attitude. > > Good luck on 9/10/02, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. > > , N.Y. > TT: 8/29/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Hi Dee, Thank you for that advice...I will definitely ask about calcium supplements after surgery for precautionary measures. Take care, tt-9/10/02 lolabeetle2 wrote: > - > > My recovery was quite quick (up and around after a couple of days) > and would have been perfect if my calcium hadn't dropped. That may > not happen to you, but I wish that my surgeon or endo had suggested > that I take calcium supplements right after surgery instead of > waiting until my levels got low. That may not happen in your case, > but you might want to check with your endo about it. > > Good Luck! > > I was able to visit with all the people that came by to see me so I > think you'll have a nice visit with your Mom and sister. > > dee > austin,tx > TT 7/2/02 > dx pap thyca the next week > WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 > currently on .125 levoxyl > next scan planned for 2/03 > > > > > > > HI. It is a small world. We live in Metuchen. I'm convinced that > > > everyone > > > knows someone who knows someone, etc, etc. > > > The comforting thing is that when I tell someone I have thyroid > > > cancer, > > > everyone knows someone who has had it " years ago " and is doing > fine. I > > > get > > > tremendous comfort in that, especially because my scan/RAI is > coming > > > up this > > > week and I am getting very nervous about this next step in the > > > process. Every > > > unknown hurdle that has to be achieved has its own set of > anxieties > > > that go > > > along with it. > > > > > > n > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Hi Dee, Thank you for that advice...I will definitely ask about calcium supplements after surgery for precautionary measures. Take care, tt-9/10/02 lolabeetle2 wrote: > - > > My recovery was quite quick (up and around after a couple of days) > and would have been perfect if my calcium hadn't dropped. That may > not happen to you, but I wish that my surgeon or endo had suggested > that I take calcium supplements right after surgery instead of > waiting until my levels got low. That may not happen in your case, > but you might want to check with your endo about it. > > Good Luck! > > I was able to visit with all the people that came by to see me so I > think you'll have a nice visit with your Mom and sister. > > dee > austin,tx > TT 7/2/02 > dx pap thyca the next week > WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 > currently on .125 levoxyl > next scan planned for 2/03 > > > > > > > HI. It is a small world. We live in Metuchen. I'm convinced that > > > everyone > > > knows someone who knows someone, etc, etc. > > > The comforting thing is that when I tell someone I have thyroid > > > cancer, > > > everyone knows someone who has had it " years ago " and is doing > fine. I > > > get > > > tremendous comfort in that, especially because my scan/RAI is > coming > > > up this > > > week and I am getting very nervous about this next step in the > > > process. Every > > > unknown hurdle that has to be achieved has its own set of > anxieties > > > that go > > > along with it. > > > > > > n > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Hi Dee, Thank you for that advice...I will definitely ask about calcium supplements after surgery for precautionary measures. Take care, tt-9/10/02 lolabeetle2 wrote: > - > > My recovery was quite quick (up and around after a couple of days) > and would have been perfect if my calcium hadn't dropped. That may > not happen to you, but I wish that my surgeon or endo had suggested > that I take calcium supplements right after surgery instead of > waiting until my levels got low. That may not happen in your case, > but you might want to check with your endo about it. > > Good Luck! > > I was able to visit with all the people that came by to see me so I > think you'll have a nice visit with your Mom and sister. > > dee > austin,tx > TT 7/2/02 > dx pap thyca the next week > WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 > currently on .125 levoxyl > next scan planned for 2/03 > > > > > > > HI. It is a small world. We live in Metuchen. I'm convinced that > > > everyone > > > knows someone who knows someone, etc, etc. > > > The comforting thing is that when I tell someone I have thyroid > > > cancer, > > > everyone knows someone who has had it " years ago " and is doing > fine. I > > > get > > > tremendous comfort in that, especially because my scan/RAI is > coming > > > up this > > > week and I am getting very nervous about this next step in the > > > process. Every > > > unknown hurdle that has to be achieved has its own set of > anxieties > > > that go > > > along with it. > > > > > > n > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 HI. That sounds right. You probably won't be in much pain, just discomfort. Take whatever prescriptions for pain relief they give you, just in case. Rest, rest, rest!! I wish you the best and will be thinking of you. Things will be fine. n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you > still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment > in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > Yep, me, for one, . And going through the RAI, while certainly an experience I would rather NOT go through again, DOES have some major benefits: - My nuc med doc told me that RAI decreases your chances of recurrance by a factor of 3 - It means they can track any possibility of recurrance of the cancer through blood tests And here's more on the pros of RAI: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/13418 Cheers, Alisa 2/15/2002: Nodule found during bad sore throat 2/27/2002: FNA - suspicious for pap 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap encapsulated in 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, Hashimotos discovered 5/28/2002: TBS (2 mCi dose on 5/24) and 100 mCi RAI 6/6/2002: TBS - No sign of mets Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl Age: 48 Location: near Seattle WA Please feel free to email me privately anytime Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you > still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment > in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > Yep, me, for one, . And going through the RAI, while certainly an experience I would rather NOT go through again, DOES have some major benefits: - My nuc med doc told me that RAI decreases your chances of recurrance by a factor of 3 - It means they can track any possibility of recurrance of the cancer through blood tests And here's more on the pros of RAI: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/13418 Cheers, Alisa 2/15/2002: Nodule found during bad sore throat 2/27/2002: FNA - suspicious for pap 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap encapsulated in 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, Hashimotos discovered 5/28/2002: TBS (2 mCi dose on 5/24) and 100 mCi RAI 6/6/2002: TBS - No sign of mets Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl Age: 48 Location: near Seattle WA Please feel free to email me privately anytime Check out my posts: Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 In a message dated 9/9/02 12:31:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wenvital@... writes: << If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? >> - My papillary ca was completely encapsulated, but was larger than yours. I had TT 1/8/02 and RAI 7/2/02. My tumor was 3.9 cm. Under 1 cm sometimes RAI isn't done. Since yours was smaller, see what your endo says and make your own decision. It is easier to monitor following TT and RAI though as TG levels can be used. ~Kim in NJ (another Jersey girl!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 In a message dated 9/9/02 12:31:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wenvital@... writes: << If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? >> - My papillary ca was completely encapsulated, but was larger than yours. I had TT 1/8/02 and RAI 7/2/02. My tumor was 3.9 cm. Under 1 cm sometimes RAI isn't done. Since yours was smaller, see what your endo says and make your own decision. It is easier to monitor following TT and RAI though as TG levels can be used. ~Kim in NJ (another Jersey girl!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 In a message dated 9/9/02 12:31:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wenvital@... writes: << If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? >> - My papillary ca was completely encapsulated, but was larger than yours. I had TT 1/8/02 and RAI 7/2/02. My tumor was 3.9 cm. Under 1 cm sometimes RAI isn't done. Since yours was smaller, see what your endo says and make your own decision. It is easier to monitor following TT and RAI though as TG levels can be used. ~Kim in NJ (another Jersey girl!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 > In a message dated 9/9/02 12:31:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > wenvital@s... writes: > > << > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you still > have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment in the > nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > >> > Dear , Mine was contained only in the nodule and my doctor is sending me for RAI. My tumor was 2.5 cm. After reading previous postings on this web site, I feel it is the smart way to follow up my TT. I don't like the idea but better safe than sorry. Again, good luck tomorrow. , TT:8/29/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 , Both of my <1cm foci of pap thyca were on one side of my thyroid, but my doctor still recommended RAI. It's quite the controversial decision I have discovered. My first endo was quite vehemently against it, but the people at the Mayo Clinic who gave me a third path. opinion recommended it for me. Of course your circumstances could be different. Good luck tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you. dee austin,tx TT 7/2/02 dx pap thyca the next week WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 currently on levoxyl .125mg scan scheduled for 2/03 > > > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you > > still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment > > in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > > > > Yep, me, for one, . And going through the RAI, while certainly > an experience I would rather NOT go through again, DOES have some > major benefits: > > - My nuc med doc told me that RAI decreases your chances of recurrance > by a factor of 3 > > - It means they can track any possibility of recurrance of the cancer > through blood tests > > And here's more on the pros of RAI: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/13418 > Cheers, > Alisa > > 2/15/2002: Nodule found during bad sore throat > 2/27/2002: FNA - suspicious for pap > 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! > 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap encapsulated in 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, > Hashimotos discovered > 5/28/2002: TBS (2 mCi dose on 5/24) and 100 mCi RAI > 6/6/2002: TBS - No sign of mets > Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl > Age: 48 Location: near Seattle WA > Please feel free to email me privately anytime > Check out my posts: > Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 > My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 > My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 , Both of my <1cm foci of pap thyca were on one side of my thyroid, but my doctor still recommended RAI. It's quite the controversial decision I have discovered. My first endo was quite vehemently against it, but the people at the Mayo Clinic who gave me a third path. opinion recommended it for me. Of course your circumstances could be different. Good luck tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you. dee austin,tx TT 7/2/02 dx pap thyca the next week WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 currently on levoxyl .125mg scan scheduled for 2/03 > > > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you > > still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment > > in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > > > > Yep, me, for one, . And going through the RAI, while certainly > an experience I would rather NOT go through again, DOES have some > major benefits: > > - My nuc med doc told me that RAI decreases your chances of recurrance > by a factor of 3 > > - It means they can track any possibility of recurrance of the cancer > through blood tests > > And here's more on the pros of RAI: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/13418 > Cheers, > Alisa > > 2/15/2002: Nodule found during bad sore throat > 2/27/2002: FNA - suspicious for pap > 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! > 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap encapsulated in 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, > Hashimotos discovered > 5/28/2002: TBS (2 mCi dose on 5/24) and 100 mCi RAI > 6/6/2002: TBS - No sign of mets > Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl > Age: 48 Location: near Seattle WA > Please feel free to email me privately anytime > Check out my posts: > Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 > My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 > My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 , Both of my <1cm foci of pap thyca were on one side of my thyroid, but my doctor still recommended RAI. It's quite the controversial decision I have discovered. My first endo was quite vehemently against it, but the people at the Mayo Clinic who gave me a third path. opinion recommended it for me. Of course your circumstances could be different. Good luck tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you. dee austin,tx TT 7/2/02 dx pap thyca the next week WBS (2Mc) & RAI 29.9 Mc 8/23/02 currently on levoxyl .125mg scan scheduled for 2/03 > > > If the papillary is contained only in the nodule I wonder if you > > still have to go through RAI? Has anyone ever just had containment > > in the nodule and that only part of the thyroid??? > > > > Yep, me, for one, . And going through the RAI, while certainly > an experience I would rather NOT go through again, DOES have some > major benefits: > > - My nuc med doc told me that RAI decreases your chances of recurrance > by a factor of 3 > > - It means they can track any possibility of recurrance of the cancer > through blood tests > > And here's more on the pros of RAI: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/13418 > Cheers, > Alisa > > 2/15/2002: Nodule found during bad sore throat > 2/27/2002: FNA - suspicious for pap > 3/4/2002: Hysterectomy/oopherectomy-possible ovarian cancer - BENIGN!! > 4/9/2002: TT - Stage 2 pap encapsulated in 2.5 x 2 x 1.6 cm nodule, > Hashimotos discovered > 5/28/2002: TBS (2 mCi dose on 5/24) and 100 mCi RAI > 6/6/2002: TBS - No sign of mets > Currently - 140mcg Levoxyl > Age: 48 Location: near Seattle WA > Please feel free to email me privately anytime > Check out my posts: > Radioactive Girl - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/19472 > My LID - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15872 > My RAI - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Thyca/message/15873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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