Thyroid cancer, recovery and next steps

Hi all

 

I'm 21, 

 

Has any one been through radioactive iodine treatment?? I'm just wondering because I need to have this soon (just had thyroidectomy and neck dissection for thyroid cancer) and just abit spooked out by the fact I might not be able to see or be in close contact with my family for a while.

 

If anyone on here that has been there and done that would be helpful. 

Thanks :) xxxx

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Geebee although I'm sorry about your diagnosis. It must be a lot to take on board at such a young age.

    I've had a look through the forum and found that [@Amylou90]‍ was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this year and was due to have radioactive iodine treatment as part of her treatment plan so hopefully she'll pop by when she can to share her experiences and advice. You can find out more about her journey just here.

    Hopefully some of our other members who have had this will get back to you as well but you can find out more about this course of treatment on our website. I hope this helps but our cancer nurses are on hand to answer any questions you may have on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator