Hi Peds ~

I was diagnosed last March at age 44 and never did find out what stage I was at. I had a very large tumor (4cm) that was encapsulated so I don't know how that translates to staging.

I am currently doing fantastic! Surgery & RAI were very tolerable and I did not experience any real set backs or complications. Getting back to "normal" did take several months but I got there and I'm not looking back!

I am gearing up for my next six month check up (November) and although it does continue to make me a little anxious, I am confident that once again, I'll get a clean bill of health. Positive attitude = positive results!

My one solid piece of advice is to give yourself time when going through this process. You can't expect too much too soon. If you focus on you and your recovery, you'll get there and life will be good!

I am 45 years old and not a native born American. It's too scary for me to deal with this thyroid tumors. I don't have a good health insurance either. I am scheduled for a surgery because mine is 2.6cm and growing fast. The doctors are not sure whether or not it's cancer. These days, I pray more than ever and it gives me some peace of mind. I try not to think too passively now. Whatever happens, I plan to live a very active life. I have gone through the stages of grieving when I first listened to what my doctor had to say. He said that I had a 50% chance of having a thyroid cancer based on the ultra sound. I used to cry a lot but I got over the fear now. I am only afraid of the surgery but I know I am going to be just normal again.

Hi Summercoon
Thanks for your response andd please know there are many people hear to support you. I had surgery just about 5 weeks agaon for a very large involved tumor and I am doing very well. The wait is the scariest part. Please let me know when your surgery is so I can keep you in my thoughts that day, I will be praying for you.