Chapter Seven: Prognosis Thursday, June 30, 2022 A couple weeks ago I had my radiation therapy, which involved two consecutive days of injections from my doctor, followed by the last major aspect of my thyroid cancer treatment: receiving my single dose of...
Chapter Six: Side Effects and Symptom Management Monday, June 6, 2022 I am in the process of preparing for my upcoming radiation treatment, which will happen this week. While the concept of taking a pill to eliminate any remaining cancerous thyroid tissue...
Caregiving During Covid Monday, May 2, 2022 After several weeks of waiting, I finally received the pathology results from my thyroid, which thankfully indicated that the cancer had not spread. It was truly a relief after all that time waiting through the delays...
Chapter Five: Chemotherapy and Radiation Monday, April 11, 2022 It has been over five weeks and I am still waiting for my pathology results, which continue to be delayed because of Covid. While the not-knowing weighs heavily on me, I am still working,...
Worry While We Wait Monday, March 28, 2022 It has been just over three weeks since my thyroidectomy. I was able to go home the day after my surgery with some pain medication and simple instructions to stay out the shower for 24 hours and to try not to speak for...
Chapter Four: When Surgery is an Option Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Late last week I was finally able to have the balance of my thyroid surgically removed. My surgeon performed a partial thyroidectomy, which removed the rest of my thyroid. It was a very safe, short...
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