It's Friday, night and you know what that means..
It's time to Dare to Share!
As you can see I was quiet on the blog this week. I had my ultrasound early Monday morning, and did not get great news. They found two nodules on my left lobe. I had only one on that lobe several years ago. It is still there, and looks like it did not change too much in size, but there is also now a much larger nodule to be concerned about. That second nodule is almost the same size as the lobe itself. The rest of my thyroid looks okay, but it is recommended I get a needle biopsy on the large nodule very soon. After my results, I was called on Wednesday by a head and neck oncology Dr to come in the office to determine next steps. Having a nodule as large of mine is at higher risk for cancer. It also grew pretty quickly, and is starting to push on my vocal chords. While there is a chance it is not cancerous, there is an extremely high chance they will take out that nodule due to it's large size. My appointment is next Wednesday, so I will know more then.
I wrote a post about this when I was first diagnosed with my thyroid issues years ago. I am going to reshare that post here.
Thyroid issues and autoimmune diseases are becoming more common especially in women. While my thyroid stabilized for quite awhile, changes in my hormones, age and a change of meds could have contributed to the growth of the nodules. I have a list of facts about thyroid cancer on my linked post that I had forgotten I posted until now. If you have any questions about your own thyroid health, be sure to ask/see your Dr. While the thyroid is not that large, it has a very big affect to your body.
Now that I bummed everybody out, let's turn the mood around and start the Dare to Share party. Link up and HAVE FUN! I tell you to have fun at every party, so why stop doing it now. :)
Thinking of you at this time, I have been where you are, a few years ago. After several biopsies it was determined to destroy my gland, so we did. That will also be a journey, so ask at least double the questions you think you should, and maybe some of those from a support group. People that have experienced what you will be going through, do have an inside view. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words. I will keep finding a support group in mind.
DeleteDear Pam, I am so sorry to hear about the prognosis, but will keep you in my prayers and trust that all with go well. Go well.
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Thank you! I appreciate your prayers.
DeleteI will be holding you in my prayers as you prepare for your procedure next week and then, of course, during and afterward, Pam.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteHolding you up in prayers. As someone who dealt with thyroid issues, I can completely understand where you are right now.
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