I Have Thyroid Cancer

[dscoochie]

I really dont know what else to say.

Cant see the keyboard through the tears anyway.

Thanks for all your prayers.  

Despina

[nissah46]

very sorry for your news but you have support here.  Sounds like it was contained and no lymph node involvement. Good luck and stay strong

[dscoochie]

Here is the pathology report:

Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid with:
- histologic subtype - classical papillary
- tumour diameter - 1.8cm
- no extrathyroidal extension
- no lymphvascular space involvement
- surgical margins, negative for malignancy
- perithyroidal lymph node, minute (1) - negative for malignancy
- unremarkable parathyroid gland

Not sure what this means - and it may be because my brain isnt functioning right now.

I do know that the surgeon suggested removal of the remainder (right side) of the thyroid in three months times, followed by RAI.

If anyone could shed some light on what the pathology means (other than the obvious) I'd appreciate it.

[mommy2two2008]

My prayers are with you and your family.  May God wrap you all in his love.

[MKlacza]

Your gonna get through this like you got through the surgery and the LONG wait for these results. we are going to be there every step of the way. Its going to be hard, but in the long run, you will be a stronger person. You're already strong, its just hard to see through this fog your in. When you're ready to talk to us, or scream or whatever you are looking to do.. we are here friend!!

Much much love,
MK

Healing dust coming your way!!! POOF!!!

[CatieC]

I am so very sorry D. Please let everyone here help you through. We are with you and you will have all the support you need. Please stay with us.

[Thypatient]

So sorry you have to hear such news.  As you can see already, support is always here for you.  Stay close.