Last week I had an appointment with a thyroid cancer specialist…it was decided that I would have blood tests to ascertain whether I would need to have the radioactive iodine treatment…
And my specialist would ring me when the results were in with the final decision!
Every time my phone rang today, I must admit I got a little more nervous…..I wasn’t sure whether I would hear back today or tomorrow.
Although after learning more about what the actual treatment would entail, I actually wasn’t too worried if I had to have it.
Just something else that had to be experienced!
I figured as I had gone through the surgery with no issues, a small dose of radioactive iodine certainly shouldn’t be a problem!
Then this afternoon, that call came through…
And he was straight to the point….there were no detectable levels of thyroglobulin in my blood, and my thyroid hormone levels were now fine after the adjustment in dosage before Christmas.
And then the best news….no further treatment required!
The cancer has gone!!
There is a caveat…I will have to have some blood tests and an ultrasound in six months to double check nothing has appeared again.
So after having blood tests, a couple of ultrasounds, a biopsy and surgery to remove my thyroid, everything is now showing as clear!
And all I am left is a very neat scar that is fading away, and the fact I have to remember to take my daily medication!
So for the moment, the door on this particular episode is just about closed…and I am hoping in another 12 months, I will be able to slam it shut, lock it and throw the key away!
I am one very, very lucky girl!
Bron Maxabella
That’s wonderful news. More than wonderful! I am so happy for you, Sarah. I can’t even begin to imagine how you are feeling right now. Thanks for sharing. x
Sonia Stackhouse
OMG Sarah I am actually so teary but happy teary for you. That is the most awesome news ever. I remember getting a similiar phone call and feeling like I could float straight to the moon. Hold on to that joy hun as it will bring you great strength in life when you need it most. You beat this – you can beat anything!!!! xxx
Lilybett and Boy
What great news. Here’s hoping for similar results in six months!
I have just read your story Sarah and in many ways it mirrors my own experience (diagnosed April 2012). You are so very lucky to have dodged Radioactive Ablation! I had it in February 2013 and am still struggling with one rather uncommon side effect. So pleased you have had a positive experience and best wishes for your future.