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[serene]

"Suspicious for papillary carcinoma."

I meet with the endocrinologist today and get an appointment with the surgeon. I need to do some research about radioactive iodine treatment. I didn't take it last time, but she wants me to do it this time. Have I mentioned I'm sick of doctors?

I'm doing okay, considering. Still wouldn't mind some pats on the head and "there, there"s.

Thanks to kalmn for reminding me to mention this (not that she nagged me or anything, just that she mentioned it and it reminded me that I should say it here): Just about no one dies of thyroid cancer. I'm not afraid for my life, just tired of doctors and hospitals and surgeries and stuff. Lots of people, including people in my family, have it worse than I do.

Comments

[karenthecroccy.livejournal.com]

*big hugs* if you'll have them.

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

*bighugsback*

Thank you.

[wild-irises.livejournal.com]

there, there

seems like it's being an especially nasty day not only for you but for yours

anything I can do for you?

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

I would say I'd like a do-over on today, but I don't think I could take it a second time. :-)

[eeyorerin]

*pat*

There, there.

Fuck cancer.

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Totally. :-)

Thanks.

[janetmiles.livejournal.com]

There, there (*pat, pat*)

Good luck, Serene, whatever you decide. I have an acquaintance who went through radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer and came out the other side in good health.

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

a) grrrr.

b) In contrast to other cancers, thyroid cancer is almost always curable. Most thyroid cancers grow slowly and are associated with a very favorable prognosis. The mean survival rate after 10 years is higher than 90% and is 100% in very young patients with minimal nonmetastatic disease. yaaay!

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Indeed! I forget that not everyone knows that thyroid cancer is the "best" cancer you can get. Virtually no one dies of it. Thank you!

[krasota.livejournal.com]

*warm hugs*

I'm probably too short to reach your head. Unless I climb up on your couch. I can do that. ;)

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Yay, thanks!

[therealjae.livejournal.com]

Oh, that sucks. I'm so sorry.

Also, you don't have to be worried that you're going to die to be worried, and you don't have to be worried to justify being upset about this.

-J

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know. I mainly wanted to reassure people who might have worried about my safety.

[ailbhe]

Oh, gods. Poor honey :( I'd come and hold your hand through the doctoring if I could. I'd send you a hand through the mail, but I doubt it would be comforting...

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

*giggle* No, but thanks for the offer!

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

*hughughughug*
I'm glad it's not more of an issue, and I hope the remaining nastiness gets the hell out of there as soon as humanly possible.

[custardfairy.livejournal.com]

*pats head* There, there...

*also hugs*

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

Something people don't die of is better than the alternative, but this sucks anyway. Pats and hugs.

[mackenzie]

Oh, poo!

*hugs, pats, there theres, etc.*

[cerulean-me.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie... *big giant hugs* Is there anything I can do?

[phantom_wolfboy]

There, there.

Cancer's a bitch. Go kick its ass.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

*pat pat*

there, there.

OK, I know it's scary stuff, but (as you say) it's treatable stuff. Just a whole lot of PITA.

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

::pat pat pat:: There, there.

I had a substitute teacher once who told us the only really bad thing about taking the radioactive iodine was that she wasn't supposed to snuggle her brand-new grandchild for a while.

[fla-sunshine.livejournal.com]

Sorry that you have to go through this. *virtual hugs and head pats*

[zpdiduda.livejournal.com]

*hugging you*

I hope that this gets out of your life soon.

[clever-doberman.livejournal.com]

*hugging you, as much for me as for you (she said, honestly) with a few kisses added in for good measure*

I am available, with some planning, to go with you on any parts of this journey.

[sagefemme11.livejournal.com]

There, there.
Six people in my unit at the hospital in the last 6 years have been diagnosed with various forms of thyroid cancers and disorders. Makes us all fear the water or air or....something. Anyway, all are perfectly fine post-treatment, no cancer left at all. Radioactive iodine is not a biggee according to them, just no exchange of body fluids with lovers for a few weeks following treatment. Yes, I'm really serious.


Stay strong, this too shall pass.

[00goddess.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I am so sorry. I have Hashi's and may have thyroid cancer in the future myself. I know you aren't afraid for your life, but at the least you have some discomfort and annoyance coming your way. Be nice to yourself! I am glad you are surrounded by people who love you.

[haleth.livejournal.com]

*snugs and pets*

[beth47.livejournal.com]

*another hug offered*

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Hugs and sympathies for both the diagnosis and the doctor merry go round.

[cassidyrose.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. This really sucks. I am glad it is not a particularly bad form of cancer, but I am really sad that it is any cancer at all.

Many hugs and good thoughts your way.