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My daughter just found out that she haw follicular thyroid cancer
Is anyone familiar with this cancer, and how is the radiation treatments, and does she have to take any precautions
I had thyroid cancer 3 years ago. It was spread to three areas in my neck. I had my thyroid removed and that was painful. Recovery took about a week.Treatment was relatively simple and there was some relief in that this cancer is almost always slow growing. I had to swallow a radioactive iodine pill and be isolated until the geiger counter read in a safe range for me to go. The other hard part was going off my medicine. I was taking 175 mcg and stopping was hell. I felt like sludge and I had a new baby to take care of. I actually postponed treatment so I could nurse my baby longer. Glad I did that. What does your daughter's doctor tell you? How old is she btw?
I would be interested in her symptoms and early thyroid tests and how the cancer was diagnosed. Did she have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Of course, I am interested due to my own thyroid and I do wish her a speedy recovery.
i have follicular and papillary thyroid cancer..had total thyroidectomy 2 months ago and now in isolation after radioactive iodine ablation..the dose depends on the result of the diagnostic dose given (where I was still able to go home and be with the family).. it is a straightforward treatment..best of luck to your daughter..
Most likely my DH has Follicular cancer. I 'm just wondering how all of you are doing after the surgery and if any of you have had a reoccurrence? I've done tones of research but would like to hear from others who have has thyroid cancer? Any other advice or suggestions?
You should read up on the new guidelines for follicular thyroid cancer.
Now they don't just remove your thyroid.
pLEASE read up on it.
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I 'm just wondering how all of you are doing after the surgery and if any of you have had a reoccurrence? I've done tones of research but would like to hear from others who have has thyroid cancer? Any other advice or suggestions?
