20%
That's the chances I'm given at this point that this *nodule* in my thyroid is cancerous.
80% chance that it's not!
I've been ultrasounded, radioactively scanned and fine-needle biopsied. This part has been dragging on for a month already (and hasn't really told us much at all). Surgery is scheduled for April 30th. The plan is to take out half of the thyroid and check it out there in the OR to see if it appears to be cancerous. If it does they will take out the other half, too.
Waiting stinks.
But I feel better about it now than I have all last month. Just having a surgery date is a relief. To be able to prepare and have a concrete action plan is calming for me.
So are the Lindor truffles left over from our anniversary.........mmmmmmm........
posted by Jenny and Matt @ 10:44 AM
11 Comments:
I have had the thyroid surgery and it was benign. I am sure that yours will be as well.
Thyroids have a funny way of looking suspicious and unfortunately the only way to tell for sure is going through some uncomfortable procedures.
I'm sure you have a great doctor that has explained the procedure to you, but if you have any questions for someone who went through it, I'd be happy to help. You can email me at sloanesdayoff@gmail.com.
Good Luck!
I will be praying for the 80% and for a successful and smooth surgery. Hopefully you will feel completely well very soon. Hugs & Love to you!
Geez. That is a load to have on your mind. I will be praying that all is well.
Keep that 80% in mind!
Good luck with the surgery. It is always a relief when their is progression. Regardless of the outcome.
How terrifying. Even with those odds it is a scary thing. I'll be thinking of you.
I will be praying that everything is negative. I am sorry you have to go thru this.
I am going to be praying so much!! I can't imagine how hard it must be!!
I will be praying super hard for you to be in the 80% BUT, if you are not, 2 of my very dear friends have had thyroid cancer and then as a follow up treatment had to injest the radioactive isotope. They both did great. One had a baby a couple of years later and the other is pregnant now! So just stay positive and know you are loved and that no matter what % you are in God sees how important you are and how needed you are here. He is not going to let anything happen to you -- btw, Happy Easter and pass the truffles please...
Godspeed Jenny, please know that we're with you all the way. Please ask for any mundane or small thing you want and we'll do our best to deliver.
Thinking of you and I will send you positive vibes on the 30th! xoxo, Jess
oh my goodness. praying for no cancer. the worst part is not knowing i imagine
Post a Comment
<< Home