my husband has thyroid cancer

[worriedmommy0110]

My husband was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in August 2006, we had the entire thyroid removed in Oct. 2006 with a bilateral neck disection because it has spread to the lyph nodes. We did the radioactive iodine pill treatment in January 2007. In August 2007 we were told that they had to operate again, we had the second operation Sept. 2007 and the radioactive iodine pill in Nov. 2007. The body scan we did did not show any indication of metastasis, but there were specs on the top throat area/ chest cavity if that makes any sense. I am worried sick, I have not given my husband too many details he still believes his situation is curable. I just don't know any more, I keep researching and learning things that confuse me, worry me. But if I stop the research I feel hopeless. What do you think of my husband's case? What can we expect. He is 34 years old and we have an almost 3 year old daughter. We should be a happy family but instead we are all falling apart.

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
Only your treating physician is capable of answering tat question. Tha cause of the specks needs to be confirmed foremost. Relax and discuss this with the physician. He would also be able to help you with the prognosis.

[worriedmommy0110]

Do you think my husband my die from this?

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
You need to relax. Your worrying is quite understandable but then you need to support both your husband and daughter. You should get a copy of the report and see what it says. Also discuss this in detail with the radiologist and your doctor who would be able to explain it to you.