New here! My husband has Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Hi, I've just joined.

My husband was diagnosed with Medullary Thyroid Cancer 4 years ago. He's had a Total Thyroidectomy, 3 neck dissections, lost half a lung and had 6 weeks of radiotherapy on his neck. 

It's now started growing again, but this time in his pancreas, his liver and his chest. 

However he's still well and is hopefully going to qualify for a clinical drug trial soon.

That's it I think...so hello!

 

  • Hi February21, 

    I noticed you haven't had a reply just yet so I just wanted to stop by and offer you a very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry that your husband's cancer has returned in other parts of his body. This must have been tough news to receive after everything he's been through.

    Hopefully some of our members will pop for a chat soon but if you have anything playing on your mind that you'd like to discuss in person, then our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    We'll have our fingers crossed your husband qualifies for the drug trial and it's a success.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks very much :happy:

    I realise that this is a rare cancer and consequently there might not be many people out there who can identify with it, but you never know!

  • Hi my husband has just been diagnosed with this, how are things now? Would you be able to give me any advice?

  • A very warm welcome to the forum Tanyadog although I'm sorry to hear your husband has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

    I just wanted to let you know that this discussion hasn't been active in over 4 years and February21 hasn't been on the forum for a while either, so you may not hear back from them.

    I really hope that won't be the case but if you don't receive a reply then I'd suggest starting your own discussion about this as it will allow our more regular members to see your post and reply to you if they have any relevant experience or advice.

    Also, if you or your husband have any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator