Hi Debbie,

I'm so sorry to hear your diagnosis. We all tend to let our emotions run away with us at this stage. Try not to worry about it, it will get easier to cope with once you know exactly what your diagnosis is and start to treat it.

I hope that all goes well for you when you see the surgeon on Wednesday.

Please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for your kind words.  This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. 

I can help others, I can care for them while they are in hospice.  But this is me and the panic attacks just wash over me.  Like a few minutes ago at the pharmacy.  

I am trying to have all my papers ready. I know my endocrinologist sent ultra sounds and test results.  They are burned in my brain

Bethesda VI

Maligant

I think once I see him and have dates I will be able to plan.  

Hi Debbie,

Helping others in this situation is totally different to being the central focus of attention yourself.

Thinking of you on Wednesday and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Jolamine

i am so scared.  The what ifs are bombarding my brain. What if he won’t operate, what if he will.  What if it’s in my lymph nodes  What if I have to have radioactive iodine.  What if I die during surgery.  What if....

i know get control, problem is I can’t.  

Well tomorrow will tell.  s

Hi Debbie,

I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer the end of August this year. Just over my operation a week tomorrow, which involved removal of the left lobe of my thyroid.

Can definitely say that the worst part of the whole experience since my doctor noticed the lump back the end of March was the waiting and wondering. I too let my mind wander to worst case scenario and google...it's natural! While u can get some helpful info on Google, there is a lot of information online that overloads your brain and I would stick to reputable websites and professional information. Generally, there is a good prognosis with thyroid cancers-depending on type and how soon it's found.

Once you have an answer you can put a plan in place. Numb is the word I would use to describe being told I had cancer. Being healthy until this, having no symptoms and 2 sets of bloods coming back ok made me at ease until diagnosis. Maybe that's why the shock left me numb. I'm doing quite good post op and hope it continues. Getting bloods and follow up consult in 6 weeks. Hope all goes well. Keep us posted.

Hi Debbie,

The way you feel is perfectly natural.

There are so many unknowns at this stage that it overwhelms you. They just keep going round and round in your brain until you are totally overwhelmed and cannot think straight.

All these what ifs are a waste of time until you have a proper diagnosis. Many of us find that our emotions are all over the place and we cry at the drop of a hat. Letting the tears flow is a good stress reliever, so if this is you, just let them come.

Once you move on to surgery or treatment you will begin to feel a little better.

Not much longer to wait now.

Thinking of you.

Jolamine xx