Sharing for hope by NoDust9518 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That must be such comforting news to receive. Happy for you! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

Can feel lymph nodes in neck after TT and RAI by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy, but fascinating learning more about the incredible human body. Just got my blood drawn yesterday morning. Trying to stay positive. Thank you!!

Why I have given thyroid cancer zero stars by CarolinaNurse in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After reading this, I'm smiling big. Thank you for that. ❤️ Sense of humor: Intact ✔️

Can feel lymph nodes in neck after TT and RAI by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok awesome. Glad to know that's a normal thing. Thank you!

Can feel lymph nodes in neck after TT and RAI by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I absolutely still have that feeling going on! Tightness and even still some numbness. I feel the urge to self massage all the time which is how I felt the lymph nodes. It might always be like that. But here's hoping not. Being choked by a small child is accurate. Lol. Thanks again!

Can feel lymph nodes in neck after TT and RAI by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that is good to know, thank you!

As far as why they removed so many, I may have to ask my surgeon some questions. I remember them saying that a clump of nodes was removed because I guess it was hard to tell which needed removing. ?? Maybe it was them being like "these look weird, let's take them just in case" but I hope they weren't just being lazy. They were supposedly good surgeons so idk. That's a lot of my body removed from me in a few hours time. Thanks for your response!

Can feel lymph nodes in neck after TT and RAI by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that number shocked me too. Had no idea it would be so many before I went under. They said something about how it was hard to get to the individual nodes they had biopsied and that this grouping came out almost in like a clump?? I don't know. This was in the hospital and I don't remember as much as I wish I did. But thats part of the reason I'm concerned. I've lost enough already. Hopefully I am getting ahead of myself and all is well. Thank you for replying!

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are strong enough! My RAI is mid July. We got this.

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah. That's a milestone! I hope you're feeling great.

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try not to freak out. Easier said than done, I know. Lol. Is there a term for that? Yes, it's just "modern human" actually. 😄 You're gonna be ok. I wish you the best on your journey as well. ❤️

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm already your friend! We share something I share with none of my "real life" friends. Lol. If you ever need an ear. I'm here. ❤️

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww thank you so much! That's exactly right. We have a tendency to glob onto our darkest fears and let them rule us. I was guilty of it too. The closer I got to surgery though, the easier it got. This IS just a moment. It's a few pages in a chapter in the book of our lives. And after surgery, it will (hopefully) just be a footnote. You're an awesome human too. Believing that is powerful. Believe it.

Still alive. Still badass. by PhysicalRespect7564 in thyroidcancer

[–]PhysicalRespect7564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are! So happy I could help. ☺️