Results in - Cancer dx

[helsurf]

Hi all,
got my results, it was cancer -
i don't know what kind cos i was told over the phone and i was in too much shock to ask, but the surgeon said he was not at all worried about it but would refer me to a specialist for further tests.

i'm shaking but i know it's gunna be ok - (isn't it?)

he sounded really possitive at least they did a total.

my fiance is devastated - i'm more worried about him

i know it's gunna be ok,

Helen x x x

[treimbol]

Oh, you poor thing...I know EXACTLY what you are going through right now, and I promise you, it WILL get better.  It does take time though...I am 7 weeks out from my dx now and I still have some bad days.  Lean on your fiance and family for support, and of course, the wonderful people here...we are all here for you and we will help you through this.  Additionally, I know you have done some reading already but I just want to reiterate that this is is the most curable cancer you can possibly have---statistics from people diagnosed in the 70s, 80s, and 90s show cure rates of over 95%!!!  I am guessing now that it's 2008, it's probably closer to the vicinity of 99.5%!  Keep that in mind!  Be diligent about your treatment, but don't let it consume you...you will beat this just like ALL of us will.  I will add you to my prayer list.  Hang in there, we are here for you!
Theresa

[utahmomma]

Hugs my dear ThyCa friend.  Yeah, it's he// getting into our club but once you are in you've got buddies for life.   Hugs to you from me and all my ThyCa family!

Utahmomma

[jax190]

hi im from london and when i want my results i go to the doctors receptionist and ask  for copies of test results or letters from the hospital and she prints them out for me. i dont think they can refuse you so just ask the receptionist for them im sure youll get them. i never knew what my levels were untill a few months ago when i started looking into things more and realised i needed to know so i knew if my levels were right or the doctor just thought it. it does help especially when you need help and you can post on here it means your answers are more accurate.
take care
jackie

[ChitChatNine]

Helsurf .. we are here for you .. not knwing what to say is exactly the right place to be right now .. you will feel a bit better ea. day ... it takes time to take it all in and process it ... there is a piece in the health pages about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer ..

We feel as you feel right now ... I don't know what to say other than we are here for you and you will get through this and be ok .. look at the what if's and you never had it out?

Cheryl

[helsurf]

Thanx again guys - the 2 cm pap ca was discovered in a nodule that was noted on the ultrasound but was never biopsied at the time, good job the other one came back suspicious other wise i'd never have known it was there! and good job i had a good surgeon

helen x x x

[stella5349]

Helen,

Sound like the surgeon was really proactive with you. That is a good thing.  Sorry to hear the news - but say bye-bye to that ugly thryroid.

It sounds like your finally able to rest now and work on recovery.

Good Luck.

[helsurf]

Hiya,

thankyou all for your kind and supportive words, i'm feeling much better today - was in definate shock yesterday! Today i know i'll get through this!

It's harder over here (in the UK) for us to get hold of our medical reports (if anyone from uk is reading this and knows how, please tell me) we pretty much have to go on what the doc tells us and ask the right questions which is hard when you're in shock :)

i managed to find out from my GP office that it was a 2cm papillary carcinoma with minimal lymph node involvement - and luckilly my wonderfull surgeon went for the kill and got it all out - you've got to love him :)

I'm being reffered to someone over in southampton (i live on an island, south of england) and she will discuss further treatment options - so just waiting for a date, hopefully soon!

Thankyou again for the support - i'd be lost without you guys

loads of love Helen x x x

[K2kids]

Helen it ***** to hear that you have cancer. I know when I was told last Aug that I have thyroid cancer I was in shock for days and had to go have my second surgery to remove the other half of thyroid. Good thing yours is all out! Now heal yourself and see what kind of RAI will be ahead of you. Take care and things will be alright!
Kim

[Thypatient]

So sorry you have to deal with this news.  We are here for you...and your fiance.

It is good that they took the whole thing when they did.  Sounds like you have a supportive dr.  I hope the ones you are refered to are the same.

You are in my thoughts and will be as you go through this.

[MKlacza]

Helen- I am so sorry for your DX but you are gonna kick its butt back to where it belongs!!! It is very normal for your Fiance to feel the way he is feeling. I wasnt DX with cancer, but my hubby worries everyday cause he knows that this thyroid SHAT is for the birds and its very hard to understand and treat! We are here for ya girl! Go get that cancer and tell it knocked on the wrong door!!!

MK

[moojy]

Helsurf,
I've been watching and waiting to hear your news.  I glad you got rid of that nasty thyroid..and that they got it all out.  Good riddance.  The shock will take time to subside but the hardest part is over.  You will be ok.

As hard as it may be, you need to focus on yourself and your recovery from the surgery.  Then you are also planning one of the happiest days of your life, being your wedding in September, and the life you have ahead of you.  

I've tried to live by the saying, "There's a reason for everything that happens."  We may not know right at the moment what it is but somewhere down the road it usually becomes apparent.  

Please always remember I am here for you, as are the others.  We care.

[KelDC]

I am sooooooooo sorry you had to join our club.  =(

It is normal to be in shock.  Hearing that "c" word is such a blow to the system. Allow yourself time to process it, accept it, and grieve.  It's cancer, and it stinks - you need time to let it sink in.  I had a harder time with it two weeks later than I did the day I heard it.  

Thank goodness they did a TT so you don' t have to go back under the knife.  That is a blessing indeed!

You are going to be GREAT - it will be okay.  The treatment is over quickly, and soon you will be getting back to "normal."  We are here for you and sending tons of love and hugs your way.  If you need to talk, don't hesitate to contact me.  It's going to be okay, Helen, it really is.  You have been through the worst....things will get better.

~ Kelli

[ChitChatNine]

Maybe, Helsurf, it is an incidental finding .. that may be very possible as he said he is not too worried.  That is what I have .. but let's see .. of course what they say.

Hugs,
C~

[jax190]

hi im sorry to hear your news its a shock i know, i too found out after having an enlarged thyroid taken out and it takes a while to sink in. just try to stay positive it has now gone and you will be monitored from now on if your doctor didnt seem concerned thats a good thing.
wishing you all the luck in the world, take care
jackie

[peggy64]

another positive thing I read is that thyroid cancer is the most successful at treating and beating. So, I know it is hard to hold onto positive thoughts at a time like this,but I also know it is the best thing for our health.

I love to listen to Joyce Meyer and she said one of the wisest things I have ever heard. "Instead of letting yourself talk to you, you have to talk to yourself" I have to confess it is so hard to do, especially when one is more of a negative(I call it realist) attitude.

Everytime one of those negative thoughts tries to crowd into your mind, just say to your self, I will not go there. This is going to be a success. I will come out victorious.

I am using that as my new phrase with all that I am going through right now. I WILL come out victorious.

Be blessed.........Peggy

[mommy2two2008]

Oh Helen, I know you must be shocked right now, but they did some major RIGHT things with you - they took it all without question, and that is the BEST THING.  We can all tell how much fiance loves you and he will bounce back, I am sure its just really hard to take for all of you.  YOU ARE GOING TO BE FINE - the worst part is over - THEY TOOK IT ALL OUT!  Just try to rest now and take good care of yourself.  I know that sounds easy coming from a person who is not in your situation, but just know that we are all behind you dear!  Chin up - you're doing great! Hugs and well wishes to you ~Kim

[ChitChatNine]

It WILL BE OKAY ... this is normal to feel this way right now .. it is a major shock to you and your system, too, as you recover from the physical surgery which was very extensive!!!!

You and your fiance will be okay; he needs reassurance somehow along the way YOU WILL BE OKAY, too .. bring him to the Dr. appts with you ..... if you feel comfortable.

I would call the office back.  And ask what they found and if the lymph nodes.  Only call, though, if you are okay with knowing before your appt.  If you know there are resources in the Health Pages which may be able to help you with knowledge (if and when you are ready for that step) before your next appt?

You know we are ALL here for you ok?

YOU WILL BE OK!!!!!

Cheryl