thyroid-today is the day

momand2kids
momand2kids Member Posts: 1,508
edited July 2014 in ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)

Well,

we are off to see the surgeon-- I am figuring after 2 chest xrays, ct scan, 3 ultrasounds and a biopsy-- there should be no surprises and we will set a date and get this done.  I am worried about possibly having to have the radioactive iodine, but won't know that til after surgery.  I am a little peeved that I finally go off femara next Monday and I won't have a minute to enjoy that, and I am concerned about being on the thyroid drugs.  Plus, I am so stressed out I am giving myself pain in other parts of my body...

I did go to see a therapist yesterday and she validated (as did many of you) that my reactions were normal--and that my emotions were catching up to my activity (getting surgeon, etc).  This helped immensely....

So, those are my concerns.  I know intellectually that things will be fine-- and even if I have to do the iodine and the pet scan, I will (but I will be terrified).  I just want this to be the end of it, do you know what I mean?  I realize none of us know what is coming next and life is not fair, but this is how I feel..... 

thanks for letting me vent. I have my questions, my voice recorder and my husband--- I know we can do this......

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited June 2014

    Good luck today. Praying all goes well for you.

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  • momand2kids
    momand2kids Member Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2014

    ok

    Now you can get the blow by blow. In ultrasound wiring room.

    every part of my body is screaming "run".  

    All of my minor aches and pains are enhanced. Honestly the stress is harder than the process

    Thanks for the good thoughts Bevin

    More details later

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  • sgreenarch
    sgreenarch Member Posts: 528
    edited June 2014

    Momand2kids, thinking of you and wishing you good luck.

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  • toomuch
    toomuch Member Posts: 901
    edited June 2014

    Momand2kids - We're right there with you! We all know the planning and waiting is the hardest part. Sending you positive vibes!

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  • momand2kids
    momand2kids Member Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2014

    All

    7/10 surgery. Ultrasound showed 1lymph node. She was not sure if it was anything. Surgeon does not think it is. But we agreed to take it out like the sentinel node. Test it during surgery and take more if necessary but if not, then we are done 

    Have to have the radioactive iodine because 1 nodule was over 1 CM. 

    Surgeon said "you will do just fine". No major concerns. Still lowest level thyroid and no surprises expected 

    That's it for now. Thanks for support

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited July 2014

    Sounds like good news so far. Hoping all is well.

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