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Post Full thyroidectomy... What happens now?

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Hi, 

I've posted before regarding that I had 2 large goiters on my thyroid and a biopsy was done as one seemed "odd".

Turns out it was papillary thyroid cancer.  I had a full thyroidectomy on the 30th Dec and expecting a follow up on the 19th Jan. However my question is.

What happens now? I was told they would need to look at my thyroid/goiters post op which could take about a month. What are they looking for? Am I now cancer free or do they still do treatment just in case?

My op was originally supposed to be on the 9th but was delayed due to my wolff parkinson white. Could my cancer have developed since my diagnosis in October? Nobody has told me anything.

 

Sorry for the questions. And thank you in advance. 

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    Hi and thanks for posting

    Papillary thyroid cancer is usually seen as being slow growing and is one of the most common types of thyroid cancer. The cancer will be properly examined in the laboratory , where the size and  stage will also be looked at. The results may be discussed at a MDT (multidisciplinary meeting) made up of different health professionals who will jointly decide whether the results show that you may benefit from any further treatment.

    You can read more about thyroid cancer, it's treatment and follow up here on our website  

    So at this moment, it's about waiting for your appointment on the 19th when your follow up will be discussed with you. It can be helpful to make out a list of questions you would like to go over with the specialist, as it's easy to forget once you're in the appointment.

    If you would like to have a chat about any of this, please do ring us on Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the best and I hope you are continuing to make a good recovery

    Wanda

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    Hi and thanks for posting

    Papillary thyroid cancer is usually seen as being slow growing and is one of the most common types of thyroid cancer. The cancer will be properly examined in the laboratory , where the size and  stage will also be looked at. The results may be discussed at a MDT (multidisciplinary meeting) made up of different health professionals who will jointly decide whether the results show that you may benefit from any further treatment.

    You can read more about thyroid cancer, it's treatment and follow up here on our website  

    So at this moment, it's about waiting for your appointment on the 19th when your follow up will be discussed with you. It can be helpful to make out a list of questions you would like to go over with the specialist, as it's easy to forget once you're in the appointment.

    If you would like to have a chat about any of this, please do ring us on Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the best and I hope you are continuing to make a good recovery

    Wanda

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