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Thyroid Cancer

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winkywinkola · 31/03/2017 20:40

So I went for a scan today as I'd been advised my thyroid is swollen.

The doctor who scanned me said he wanted to do a fine needle aspiration immediately.

He said there were soft markers that tally with thyroid cancer. It might not be of course but he said that on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being cancer, I'm a 3 or a 4. The test results will obviously confirm.

He's a very experienced doctor. He's being kind, isn't he? Telling me as far as he's concerned it's cancer?

I have to wait a week for test results.

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Frouby · 05/04/2017 08:03

My dsis found this bit the hardest too Winky. We all did, it was horrendous.

But being anxious is apparently linked to thyroid issues. My dsis has certainly always been anxious. She did go to the gp and got something to help her with this during this period tho, think it was anti anxiety rather than ads. Would that help do you think?

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winkywinkola · 06/04/2017 21:01

BENIGN! It's bloody benign. Large but benign. The consultant just called.

Oh my lawks. So relieved.

But he said I should chat to the hospital thyroid specialist (he's an ENT man) for more advice as the nodule or mass is rather large and we need to chat about it.

Meanwhile, relief and happiness all round.

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winkywinkola · 06/04/2017 21:01

Thank you for all your support and wisdom.

You know how to help someone when they are down. You took the time to help. Thank you.

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FuckyNell · 06/04/2017 21:07

BRILLIANT NEWS!!!!

daisydalrymple · 06/04/2017 21:24

Oh fantastic news Xxx

Frouby · 06/04/2017 21:46

Oh god op that is amazing news. The best thing I have read on here for ages. Genuinely chuffed to bits for you and your family Flowers.

ButterflyFree · 06/04/2017 22:57

Yaay! That's wonderful news Flowers so thrilled for you

MichaelSheensNextDW · 07/04/2017 00:14

TOP NEWS GrinGrinGrin

NavyandWhite · 07/04/2017 09:18

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tinypop4 · 07/04/2017 10:10

Really pleased for you!! I've been watching your thread quietly as also been waiting for results from thyroid cysts .I have been worrying just like you but also got results of small benign cysts today!! Happy news for our thyroidsSmile

DoItTooJulia · 07/04/2017 10:22

Hey, great news. Really pleased!

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winkywinkola · 07/04/2017 18:07

Tinypop4, I'm delighted for you. What an enormous relief. Grin

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winkywinkola · 07/04/2017 18:09

@Passthewineplz, any news on your throat?

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Ellapaella · 07/04/2017 18:11

Sorry to hear your news op. A relative of mine had thyroid cancer 10 years ago, she is fine now and has had 2 children since her treatment. I know every story is different but there seems to be a lot of positive stories on this thread Flowerswill be thinking of you and hoping for good news on your behalf.

Ellapaella · 07/04/2017 18:12

Oh so sorry op I see you have had good news! Great stuff x

passthewineplz · 07/04/2017 18:24

Fab news winkywinkola! that was lovely of the consultant to contact you directly.😊

My throat feels better thanks for asking, I tend to get really anxious when I'm poorly after being through 'c' previously. I need to try and relax, but it's always at the back of my mind... 😔

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