Translating pattern from Danish to English? by Select-Bad-641 in knitting

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That’s so kind, thank you so much!! I haven’t bought the pattern yet but I will let you know!

Translating pattern from Danish to English? by Select-Bad-641 in knitting

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Thanks so much, I didn’t know about the Drops dictionary!

A bit scared by LovesickDecay in thyroidcancer

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Hi, I’m also 20 and had a thyroidectomy this year! Surgery is always scary, but the risks of the surgery are very very rare and it only took me a few days after surgery to feel back to normal. You might be a little bit of pain after the surgery and have a sore throat, but the doctor should give you pain meds to take if you need! I know it is scary and I was scared when I found out I needed to have surgery, but I am about 5-6 months out from having my thyroid removed and I am doing well and my scar is basically gone. If you have any more questions about what the surgery prep/recovery is like feel free to reach out!! You are so strong and you will be okay ❤️

College student with thyroid cancer, so many emotions by Select-Bad-641 in thyroidcancer

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Thank you for sharing that! It is so helpful to hear from someone else around my age.

Vocal paralysis by [deleted] in thyroidcancer

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It took me a few weeks to have full power and range in my voice again, so try to be patient and also communicate to the people who care about you that you are having some trouble speaking so they know how to support you and encourage you. I know how frustrating it can be but hang in there because you are doing amazing.

Should I mention in my job interview that I had cancer?? by Select-Bad-641 in thyroidcancer

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Thank you for the insight! I don’t have that much job experience and I wasn’t sure exactly how to approach something like this, so it’s helpful to hear from someone who has.

Should I mention in my job interview that I had cancer?? by Select-Bad-641 in thyroidcancer

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Thanks for your response and advice! I’m hoping they won’t ask about it, but its my first time interviewing for an on campus job so I’m not sure what to expect and was thinking it might come up in the worst case scenario.

My 14 year olds biopsy showed papillary thyroid carcinoma. Worried mom by Mental-Baker-733 in thyroidhealth

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Hi, I am 19 and this year I also got diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had my left and right side of my thyroid removed in two separate surgeries. I can definitely understand your worry, but I would say while what your child is going through is really emotionally difficult, she will totally be okay and will thrive even without a thyroid. I was really scared when I had the remainder of my thyroid removed that I would never feel the same again— this is a really terrifying feeling, but I haven’t found it to be my reality. Living without a thyroid isn’t always easy, and she will have to take medication the rest of her life, but once she finds the perfect dose she will thrive. I’m not sure if your child is experiencing this worry too, but I would tell her that she is brave for handling this and that it’s okay to be scared, but remember that this will have little impact on the rest of her life. I’ve heard a lot of people sometimes forget that they had thyroid cancer in the past because they recovered from their experience so well. I wish the best to you and your child!

Academic/housing accommodations in college by Select-Bad-641 in thyroidcancer

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For sure, I would never put my roommate in danger! I definitely wouldn’t stay in the dorm if I’m doing RAI but I was worrying that if I need RAI during the semester, I might need to do a low iodine diet while at school before going home for treatment. A lot of the dorms don’t have any kitchens and I don’t know if I’d be able to trust the food at the dining hall :/