Re: need a little support - long vent, sorry!

[Guest guest]

>

> Dear ladies,

>

> I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and prayers/positive

> thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

> course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one

because

> of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

> had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at night

> choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related to

> the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my

gag

> reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

>

> Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to

get

> the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

> terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid

cancer

> is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my

4th

> in 3 years!!

>

> Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that

my

> body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

> cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the nurse

> practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

> not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know for

> sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever

followed

> the textbook logic.....

>

> I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is on

> vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but

I

> really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

> the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm feeling

> really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-

stop.

> Aaack.

>

> It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-

to-

> back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours of

> surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery.

It

> was much worse than the bc.

>

> Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think we

> may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

> life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of

disappointment.

> sigh.

>

> Thanks for letting me vent,

>

>

>

,

I had a nodule show up when I had my pet scan done and they did some

blood work that came back on the line normal. My doctor said it was

nothing to worry about now that we would just watch it for now. Is

it possible for them to do that with you?

Sunny

[Guest guest]

,

I am sending prayers and support. It's almost impossible to get

something new scheduled at this time of year, I would call every day

and ask if they've had a cancellation. You should know, however,

that biopsies are not conclusive for thyroid cancer, mine were

negative.

I had thyroid cancer 2 years ago -- we removed the thyroid anyway

since my grandfather had had thyroid cancer, and the surgeon saw

nothing, but the path came back positive. As you say, it is highly

curable. When I spoke to my endocrinologist this fall about my

yearly follow up for the thyroid cancer, he said, come back when

you're done with the breast cancer treatments, they would not even

treat me if a scan showed something until after the bc stuff is done.

Obviously, and especially with your friend's awful experience, you

would probably want to have the surgery, but I don't think they

would treat you with the radioactive iodine.

When I was dx with bc, I asked everyone if there was any connection

betw. the 2, and there is none they know of now, although the

genetic counselor I saw said there were some studies exploring it.

Some postulate that the radiation treatment for bc causes later

thyroid cancer. Mine was backwards, so it's not that. My

gynecologist says I just have a sucky immune system (Crohn's too).

He could be right.

Best of luck.

>

> Dear ladies,

>

> I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and

prayers/positive

> thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

> course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one

because

> of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

> had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at

night

> choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related

to

> the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my

gag

> reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

>

> Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to

get

> the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

> terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid

cancer

> is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my

4th

> in 3 years!!

>

> Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that

my

> body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

> cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the

nurse

> practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

> not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know

for

> sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever

followed

> the textbook logic.....

>

> I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is

on

> vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but

I

> really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

> the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm

feeling

> really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-

stop.

> Aaack.

>

> It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-

to-

> back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours

of

> surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery.

It

> was much worse than the bc.

>

> Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think

we

> may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

> life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of

disappointment.

> sigh.

>

> Thanks for letting me vent,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'll keep you in my prayers. You're so selfless and kind. May God bless you with

the grace to be brave and have the gift of acceptance whatever the outcome.

Lol & God bless,

Aurelia (Singapore)

need a little support - long vent, sorry!

Dear ladies,

I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and prayers/positive

thoughts, whatever.... I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one because

of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at night

choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related to

the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my gag

reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to get

the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid cancer

is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my 4th

in 3 years!!

Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that my

body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the nurse

practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know for

sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever followed

the textbook logic.....

I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is on

vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but I

really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm feeling

really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-stop.

Aaack.

It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-to-

back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours of

surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery. It

was much worse than the bc.

Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think we

may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of disappointment.

sigh.

Thanks for letting me vent,

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

,

I am so sorry to hear about the nodule. Try to hang in there best you can. Take

it one day at a time or hour by hour if necessary. I will keep you in my prayers

that its not cancerous.

Do you think your family, esp. your husband will be upset because you didn't

tell him till after Christmas? I know mine would be. You need someone to lean on

right now. But that is your decision.

Hugs

nne

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need a little support - long vent, sorry!

Dear ladies,

I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and prayers/positive

thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one because

of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at night

choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related to

the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my gag

reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to get

the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid cancer

is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my 4th

in 3 years!!

Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that my

body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the nurse

practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know for

sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever followed

the textbook logic.....

I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is on

vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but I

really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm feeling

really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-stop.

Aaack.

It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-to-

back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours of

surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery. It

was much worse than the bc.

Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think we

may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of disappointment.

sigh.

Thanks for letting me vent,

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[Guest guest]

- you are in my prayers. A very good friend of mine had

thyorid cancer 2 years ago (Stage 4) and is doing GREAT! I know you

probably hear that all the time, and I'm not sure if it helps, but

it's true and I wanted to share it with you.

Hugs,

Ellen-- In breastcancer2 , " mitchellst1 "

wrote:

>

> Dear ladies,

>

> I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and

prayers/positive

> thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

> course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one

because

> of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

> had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at

night

> choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related

to

> the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my

gag

> reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

>

> Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to

get

> the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

> terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid

cancer

> is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my

4th

> in 3 years!!

>

> Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that

my

> body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

> cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the

nurse

> practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

> not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know

for

> sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever

followed

> the textbook logic.....

>

> I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is

on

> vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but

I

> really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

> the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm

feeling

> really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-

stop.

> Aaack.

>

> It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-

to-

> back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours

of

> surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery.

It

> was much worse than the bc.

>

> Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think

we

> may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

> life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of

disappointment.

> sigh.

>

> Thanks for letting me vent,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Before bc, I had a swollen neck, always tired, raspy voice and sluggish

metabolism (what woman doesn't). Anyway, nodules were found on my

thryoid from a scan and I had the biopsy done. The biopsy was totally

painless (sounds a lot wose than it is). I was not given any anesthesia

for it. I don't remember if a numbing agent was put on the neck area. It

was about 15 years ago. I was diagnosied as having Hirshimtos (not sure

of spelling), meaning that I basically have an inactive thryoid and now

take synthroid. So hopefull that is all you have. I also had a friend

who had thryoid cancer many years ago and is fine. Good luck

Hugs

Eileen

>

> Dear ladies,

>

> I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and prayers/positive

> thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

> course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one because

> of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

> had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at night

> choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related to

> the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my gag

> reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

>

> Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to get

> the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

> terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid cancer

> is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my 4th

> in 3 years!!

>

> Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that my

> body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

> cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the nurse

> practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

> not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know for

> sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever followed

> the textbook logic.....

>

> I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is on

> vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but I

> really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

> the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm feeling

> really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-stop.

> Aaack.

>

> It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-to-

> back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours of

> surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery. It

> was much worse than the bc.

>

> Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think we

> may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

> life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of disappointment.

> sigh.

>

> Thanks for letting me vent,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

:

In 1979, my sister had something similar to what you are talking

about. I went for a scan at her insistence. Part of her thyroid was

removed and non-malignant. All of my thyroid was removed and the

surgeon reported to my folks that he thought there was 99.99% chance

that the nodule was malignant. The pathology report said that it was

non-malignant. My parathyroid was also removed. Since that time,

medical community have progressed a bunch. My niece just came up

with the same thing and she found out that she has Hasimodos.

Hopefully, your doctor will try some other things before looking at

surgery.

Thyroid affects a lot of things in the body, not only metabolism but

emotions. It produces hormones in the body. If any are out of wack

or malfunctioning, it will make you think you are going crazy.

Keep a cool head. Let people who love you take care of you. Part of

this season is to know that you are loved and cared for, too.

You are in my prayers.

Jan K

> wrote:

> >

> > Dear ladies,

> >

> > I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and

> prayers/positive

> > thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and

(of

> > course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one

> because

> > of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that

I've

> > had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at

> night

> > choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related

> to

> > the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my

> gag

> > reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

> >

> > Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to

> get

> > the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks.

I'm

> > terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid

> cancer

> > is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my

> 4th

> > in 3 years!!

> >

> > Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that

> my

> > body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it

is

> > cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the

> nurse

> > practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> > advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> > possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer

is

> > not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know

> for

> > sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever

> followed

> > the textbook logic.....

> >

> > I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is

> on

> > vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> > Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action

but

> I

> > really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been

through

> > the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> > worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> > until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm

> feeling

> > really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-

> stop.

> > Aaack.

> >

> > It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> > couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer,

back-

> to-

> > back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours

> of

> > surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery.

> It

> > was much worse than the bc.

> >

> > Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think

> we

> > may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make

this

> > life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of

> disappointment.

> > sigh.

> >

> > Thanks for letting me vent,

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I wonder how many of us have a thyroid issue after bc? I just had a thyroid

scan done due to finding a nodule...not a " node " .....was found thru blood tests,

then ultrasound....am waiting to hear results......I'm not worried at this

point......I'm assured it " doesn't look like ca " on the

ultrasound.......interesting....

Take care,

Darlene

snnymooney snnymooney@...> wrote:

>

> Dear ladies,

>

> I'm writing to ask for a little bit of support and prayers/positive

> thoughts, whatever....I went for a thyroid scan on Monday, and (of

> course!!!) they found a nodule. I talked them into doing one

because

> of this horrible, persistent cough and lump in my throat that I've

> had since I started radiation - which actually wakes me up at night

> choking. The radiation oncologist insists that it's not related to

> the radiation; my GP thinks it's a swollen thyroid pressing on my

gag

> reflex. I think that 6 weeks of gagging and coughing is enough.

>

> Anyway....long story short....I'm praying and pushing for them to

get

> the biopsy done ASAP, but they say it could be up to 2 weeks. I'm

> terrified to have more cancer, even though I know that thyroid

cancer

> is " highly curable " . ANOTHER SURGERY! My gosh, this will be my

4th

> in 3 years!!

>

> Plus, I'm really worried about the total amount of radiation that

my

> body will get if they decide to treat the thyroid cancer (if it is

> cancer) with radioactive isotopes after surgery. I asked the nurse

> practicioner at the radiation oncology place today about the

> advisability of continuing breast radiation with this other

> possibility looming, but she said that since the thyroid cancer is

> not diagnosed yet, it's better to continue on the " path we know for

> sure " . I know she's being logical but my body has never ever

followed

> the textbook logic.....

>

> I decided to hang on and not tell any family (even hubby, who is on

> vacation at this time with our son) so that they can enjoy

> Christmas. I'm not normally in favor of this course of action but

I

> really feel that especially my hubby and sisters have been through

> the mill with the bc; I'd like to spare them even a few days of

> worry. I'm trying to wait to spill my guts about my fears to them

> until I at LEAST have the biopsy scheduled. Meanwhile, I'm feeling

> really overwhelmed (despite antidepressants) and worrying non-

stop.

> Aaack.

>

> It doesn't help that one of my best friends here was dx with bc a

> couple of years ago, and then dx with stage 4 thyroid cancer, back-

to-

> back - the thyroid cancer had spread everywhere. It took 4 hours of

> surgery to remove it all, and she had terrible pain on recovery.

It

> was much worse than the bc.

>

> Plus, of course, we are still trying to move to India....I think we

> may be crazy. On the other hand, I think if we DON'T make this

> life goal because of my health, I may go crazy out of

disappointment.

> sigh.

>

> Thanks for letting me vent,

>

>

>

,

I had a nodule show up when I had my pet scan done and they did some

blood work that came back on the line normal. My doctor said it was

nothing to worry about now that we would just watch it for now. Is

it possible for them to do that with you?

Sunny

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear ladies,

Thank you, thank you for all the support and comments.

I did tell my dh today. I hated to do that while he was on vacation, but he

asked how the scan came out and I definitely wasn't going to lie! At least

he got a couple of extra days without worry.

According to the local thyroid expert's nurse, he will probably want to just

watch it - it's too small to biopsy. According to my friend who had the same

dr. (there's only one in town), he thought hers was nothing too and it turned

out to be stage 4, in 27 lymph nodes. Ugh.

Now the question is, do we move to India with this hanging over us, or do we

fight like he** for a biopsy, knowing that it's so small they probably won't get

a good sample anyway? Anyone had an excisional (vs. fine needle) thyroid

biopsy?

Anyway I felt way calmer once I got the appointments set up. I went ahead and

set up two - one with my oncologist (second opinion) and one with the thyroid

guy.

Another positive - the company is paying for me to have a trip back in 6 months

for my baseline mammogram. I had decided to do it in Ohio, where my sister

lives, at a big center there. Now I am considering having the thyroid workup

(assuming they are watching it and not biopsying it) and the mammogram done at

Moffet, close to where my parents live. Nice to be able to pick my medical

center instead of being limited by insurance and travel costs (as expatriates we

are considered out-of-network no matter where we go and they pick up more of the

tab). Anyone had any experience/recommendations with Moffet?

Interestingly, I don't have any thyroid problems. No hypo or hyper thyroidism.

No symptoms at all, except for the nagging, gagging cough from a lump in my

throat that has been there for 6 weeks.

hmmmm.

teresa

only 6 treatments to go!!

[Guest guest]

,

If it were me I would get a second opinion. Espcially since this dr was wrong

with your friends diagnosis. Before I would move to India I would want to make

sure that the area you are going to has excellent medical services. I will keep

you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Re: need a little support - long vent, sorry!

Dear ladies,

Thank you, thank you for all the support and comments.

I did tell my dh today. I hated to do that while he was on vacation, but he

asked how the scan came out and I definitely wasn't going to lie! At least he

got a couple of extra days without worry.

According to the local thyroid expert's nurse, he will probably want to just

watch it - it's too small to biopsy. According to my friend who had the same dr.

(there's only one in town), he thought hers was nothing too and it turned out to

be stage 4, in 27 lymph nodes. Ugh.

Now the question is, do we move to India with this hanging over us, or do we

fight like he** for a biopsy, knowing that it's so small they probably won't get

a good sample anyway? Anyone had an excisional (vs. fine needle) thyroid biopsy?

Anyway I felt way calmer once I got the appointments set up. I went ahead and

set up two - one with my oncologist (second opinion) and one with the thyroid

guy.

Another positive - the company is paying for me to have a trip back in 6

months for my baseline mammogram. I had decided to do it in Ohio, where my

sister lives, at a big center there. Now I am considering having the thyroid

workup (assuming they are watching it and not biopsying it) and the mammogram

done at Moffet, close to where my parents live. Nice to be able to pick my

medical center instead of being limited by insurance and travel costs (as

expatriates we are considered out-of-network no matter where we go and they pick

up more of the tab). Anyone had any experience/recommendations with Moffet?

Interestingly, I don't have any thyroid problems. No hypo or hyper thyroidism.

No symptoms at all, except for the nagging, gagging cough from a lump in my

throat that has been there for 6 weeks.

hmmmm.

teresa

only 6 treatments to go!!