Thyroid cancer concerns...

You are taking all the right steps. I can only imagine how scared you all are but hold onto each other and stay hard at the medical stuff.

My former office manager's family had three persons in it with some kind of nodules/tumors on their thyroid. Removed surgically, a little radiation, and pills to replace the hormones. Every one did fine.

Post here anytime and your friends here will support and pray with you.

All my thoughts to you and your family.

I'm not a doctor so I can't give you any medical advice and I'm not a religious man so I can't pray for you. But, I think while you're waiting for answers you and your family should go do something fun. Try to break the stress and tension. Find something you can all do and laugh while doing it. The mental side of things is just as important as the physical side of things. in times like this.

My buddy just went through the same thing brother...the key is they found it early during a routine annual....they basically they did some tests found a nodule and removed it...while they were waiting for a biopsy they gave him a series of pills that believe it or not are radioactive to kill off any remaining possible disease....it came back as cancerous, so now he is going for a 2nd series of test to ensure it is all out...I am wondering why the doctor hasn't taken the nodule out of your daughter yet, please ask him/her that....AS WELL TO EVERYONER HERE, go to the Doctor, if you have medical insurance use it....go..I have a buddy who "hates" doctors and hasn't gone in 5 years, I laid into him the other night....

Good luck brother, keep us posted please. And come to us with anything if you need it!

thoughts and prayers bro. Let me know if I can help ease the pain.

Good luck to you guys my friend. Just keep on being that eternal optimist for your daughter so she can feed off the positive energy.

Stay strong bro, we are all thinking bout you and your family.

Best wishes and I hope things work out for the best. Keep us updated. IF, heaven forbid, it is the worst case scenario, I have heard Cyberknife is a great alternative to regular radiation therapy and a lot less painful (albeit more expensive). Obviously at that point I think you would be less concerned about the money.

Thanks, everyone, for your well wishes.

Definitely going to stay positive for my family. Thankfully, my wife is doing the same despite her innate pessimism. I'm really quite proud of the positive front she's showing our kids.

Kendra is also staying very positive, though she's afraid, not only about the biopsy, but about the surgery she might end up having if things go a certain way. I'm proud of how she's being a great big sister and helping her sister and brother maintain a positive attitude even though they're both scared for her as well...

Thanks also for the anecdotes and information. I've been doing a lot of research into all possibilities that can show up and am positive that no matter what, Kendra is going to fight through this and feel better than ever once this is resolved.

"Colorado Dolfan wrote:

Thanks, everyone, for your well wishes.

Definitely going to stay positive for my family. Thankfully, my wife is doing the same despite her innate pessimism. I'm really quite proud of the positive front she's showing our kids.

Kendra is also staying very positive, though she's afraid, not only about the biopsy, but about the surgery she might end up having if things go a certain way. I'm proud of how she's being a great big sister and helping her sister and brother maintain a positive attitude even though they're both scared for her as well...

Thanks also for the anecdotes and information. I've been doing a lot of research into all possibilities that can show up and am positive that no matter what, Kendra is going to fight through this and feel better than ever once this is resolved.

If you need someone to scream at to vent, let me know.

"Fin D wrote:

If you need someone to scream at to vent, let me know.

Fin-Omenal?

Biopsy today. Results in 3-4 days. Fingers crossed.

Thoughts are with you and your family.

My prayers are added as well.

All the best to you and your family and especially your girl. Keep us posted.

"Colorado Dolfan wrote:

Biopsy today. Results in 3-4 days. Fingers crossed.

Remember, try to have to some fun together while you're waiting.

"Fin D wrote:

Remember, try to have to some fun together while you're waiting.

Absolutely... Been getting out and having a good time. ;)

Finally got results from Kendra's doc... Leaning towards papillary thyroid cancer, but awaiting a second opinion from a specialist at the Mayo Clinic...

Thankfully, this is one of the easiest cancers to treat and we're going to continue fighting the good fight and beat this thing.

Appreciate you all keeping us in your thoughts... I'll be sure to keep this thread updated as new info comes out.

You continue to have my prayers. As you say, this is very treatable. Y'all will get through this fine!

"Colorado Dolfan wrote:

Finally got results from Kendra's doc... Leaning towards papillary thyroid cancer, but awaiting a second opinion from a specialist at the Mayo Clinic...

Thankfully, this is one of the easiest cancers to treat and we're going to continue fighting the good fight and beat this thing.

Appreciate you all keeping us in your thoughts... I'll be sure to keep this thread updated as new info comes out.

I hope your daughter puts her foot so far up that cancer's ass, people will think she's wearing new Nikes.

"Fin D wrote:

I hope your daughter puts her foot so far up that cancer's ass, people will think she's wearing new Nikes.

:D

She will. She's a tough girl.

Couldn't even imagine the emotions I'd be going through if it was mine... It's always one thing if its you, but when it's your kid.. Phew. Keep your heads up man... We're all behind ya.

"Colorado Dolfan wrote:

:D

She will. She's a tough girl.

much love to you and yours bro. Keep your head up.

If there is anything the staff can do please let us know. Hopefully she gives cancer a good old fashioned :nutkick: