KatsPackers

Hi there. I read that you are wondering if you should have a radioactive treatment or not. Do your research before coming to a decision. Follow your gut feeling. Papillary thyroid cancer is usually a very slow moving cancer so treatment does not have to be done immediately. Do you have a doctor that has lots of experience with TC? Four years ago I had 2 lymph nodes that were fine needle biopsied and found to have TC cells in them. I chose to wait and watch. They have not changed nor has anymore suspicious nodes been found. I will say it again, follow your gut feeling and do whatever will give you peace of mind. It is your body!!
Elaine

Welcome KatsPackers. I'm sorry for the circumstances that led you on this journey, but glad you found your way here. There are caring people at WhatNext who are happy to answer any questions you may have, listen to you when you need to vent, offer support and encouragement…whatever you need. Since you just got your diagnosis recently, your emotions are probably still in overload. It's a lot to suddenly take in. Be gentle to yourself during this time. We're here for you.

Hi KatsPackers. Welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way, the entire network will have access. I'm glad you are here but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. Wishing you the best.

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

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Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

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