Talk Cancer

Question:

I was diagnosed this past February with stage 4 Pappilary Thyroid cancer. I had my thyroid remover in April. I was just wondering if any other people have found it difficult to get adjusted to the meds after surgery? By the way I am a 49 yar old Male. I understand this puts me on the worse side of the disease.Any information taht you could send me woulf be greatly appreciated. Mike

Response:

Mike, You shouldn’t have to much trouble getting ajusted to the meds.You will however have to get your blood work done to make sure you are gettting the right amount of thyroid hormone. I’m 38 years old and had my thyroid my throid removed. The cancer spread into my lymph system. About a 1 1/2 years ago, I had more cancer removed from my neck. About a 1 1/2 months ago I noticed more swelling in my neck. At that time they found a mass 1.5 cm round in my neck. Thursday I go to see the surgeon.. My reason for telling you all this is you will need to stay informed about your cancer. I watch my neck for any changes. And thats how I noticed the lump, sometimes they can’t be seen. My voice also stared to crack. After they removed my thyroid, they said that I needed to have radio-active iodione to kill any residule thyroid tissue. I have had 2 mega doses in this time period, neither worked. I had 150 mc the first time and 200 mc the second time. If you have to have this done, please go and read up on this to inform yourself. I hope this helps you. And keep in mind I lived with this for 8 years. But keep in mind it is papillary cancer and can spread, so freind go see your Doctors, get your blood work done and keep yourself inform about your cancer. Good luck and God Bless. And If  I can help you with more info please feel free to ask. Jill

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was diagnosed this past February with stage 4 Pappilary Thyroid cancer. I had my thyroid remover in April. I was just wondering if any other people have found it difficult to get adjusted to the meds after surgery? By the way I am a 49 yar old Male. I understand this puts me on the worse side of the disease.Any information taht you could send me woulf be greatly appreciated. Mike

Response:

Jill, I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner and thank you for your words. Sometimes I feel that the doctors do not give you the full story which is why I asked about it here. Thanks again and have a nice holiday

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Mike, You shouldn’t have to much trouble getting ajusted to the meds.You will however have to get your blood work done to make sure you are gettting the right amount of thyroid hormone. I’m 38 years old and had my thyroid my throid removed. The cancer spread into my lymph system. About a 1 1/2 years ago, I had more cancer removed from my neck. About a 1 1/2 months ago I noticed more swelling in my neck. At that time they found a mass 1.5 cm round in my neck. Thursday I go to see the surgeon.. My reason for telling you all this is you will need to stay informed about your cancer. I watch my neck for any changes. And thats how I noticed the lump, sometimes they can’t be seen. My voice also stared to crack. After they removed my thyroid, they said that I needed to have radio-active iodione to kill any residule thyroid tissue. I have had 2 mega doses in this time period, neither worked. I had 150 mc the first time and 200 mc the second time. If you have to have this done, please go and read up on this to inform yourself. I hope this helps you. And keep in mind I lived with this for 8 years. But keep in mind it is papillary cancer and can spread, so freind go see your Doctors, get your blood work done and keep yourself inform about your cancer. Good luck and God Bless. And If  I can help you with more info please feel free to ask. Jill I was diagnosed this past February with stage 4 Pappilary Thyroid cancer. I had my thyroid remover in April. I was just wondering if any other people have found it difficult to get adjusted to the meds after surgery? By the way I am a 49 yar old Male. I understand this puts me on the worse side of the disease.Any information taht you could send me woulf be greatly appreciated. Mike

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