Thyroid

I have just been treated for breast cancer 

Finished radiotherapy 2 weeks ago

When I had full body scan they discovered a large goiter with nodules  on my thyroid  It measure bigger than 4 cm, It is growing downward instead of outward

It has pushed my windpipe over, 

could this be thyroid cancer?

im so worried about having thyroid removed

i already have a pituitary tumour

Parents
  • Hello Queen, 

    Well done for finishing radiotherapy for breast cancer 2 weeks ago - that's an important milestone! I am so sorry though that just after you finished your breast cancer treatment, this large goitre with nodules on your thyroid was discovered. I am not sure whether this could be thyroid cancer but you will hopefully find out more soon when you have had all your test results. Try not to anticipate the worst though as it may not be related to cancer but it's important to have it closely examined and that you find out once and for all what it is and whether it needs removing and any further treatment. 

    Waiting for a definite diagnosis is often the hardest thing and it is all the harder for you as you have just come out of treatment for breast cancer and now this is happening when you probably least expected it. While you are waiting, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for important news which I hope will give you some good coping strategies to help you deal with this anxious wait for a definite diagnosis.

    Keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern, 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Reply
  • Hello Queen, 

    Well done for finishing radiotherapy for breast cancer 2 weeks ago - that's an important milestone! I am so sorry though that just after you finished your breast cancer treatment, this large goitre with nodules on your thyroid was discovered. I am not sure whether this could be thyroid cancer but you will hopefully find out more soon when you have had all your test results. Try not to anticipate the worst though as it may not be related to cancer but it's important to have it closely examined and that you find out once and for all what it is and whether it needs removing and any further treatment. 

    Waiting for a definite diagnosis is often the hardest thing and it is all the harder for you as you have just come out of treatment for breast cancer and now this is happening when you probably least expected it. While you are waiting, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for important news which I hope will give you some good coping strategies to help you deal with this anxious wait for a definite diagnosis.

    Keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern, 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Children
No Data