*Sigh* Papillary carcinoma

[libnnc]

SO's thyroid pathology came back today. Her thyroid removal surgery was successful. Lymph nodes look good per the surgeon. But what they removed had a 7 millimeter spot of papillary cancer. Doc says radioactive pill treatment which from what we've read so far on the internets means she'll be radioactive for a week...:scared:...

Prognosis is good but I'm slightly freaking...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

1. {{{{{libnc}}}}}

Sending my best vibes...
No need to freak...She needs your positive energy.
You can do this, hon. We're all here to help you through.
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[libnnc]

10. Thanks so much.

I feel like a lightweight with this event.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

23. You're no lightweight...

:hug:

[Lex]

2. Aw, damn. Sorry, libnnc.

Sounds very scary, but at least some good news about the lymph nodes. And a good prognosis.

Will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[libnnc]

11. Thanks Lex.

Much appreciated. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear libnnc!

Ah, sweetie...I'm sorry...

We've got your back...

Hang in there, and vent as needed, OK?

Focus on the positive...:hug:

[libnnc]

13. Love you tons, Peggy

You know I mean that. Thank so much. :hugs:

[rockymountaindem]

4. Glllll....

Well, at least it's a good prognosis. Best wishes for a full recovery.

[libnnc]

14. Thanks a bunch

:hug:

[idgiehkt]

5. I'm glad the surgery was successful

And sorry to hear about the malignancy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[libnnc]

15. Thanks. Doc makes it sound like it's easy-peasy

We'll lick it.

[ThomCat]

6. I'm very sorry that she's going through that.

I hope she's going to be okay, and I hope this is a one-time problem that will never, ever come back.
:hug:

[libnnc]

16. Thanks. I'm more worried about the radioactive pill...

The online literature makes it sound like she'll glow in the dark or something...:scared:

[u4ic]

7. Healing vibes for your SO

and some hugs for you: :hug: :grouphug: :pals:

[libnnc]

17. Many, many thanks

It means so much. :pals:

[Reciprocity]

8. My MIL had this done over twenty years ago with no problems since.

Hang in there.

[libnnc]

18. Awesome for your MIL. I've read good things

A chest xray once every year and that's it.

Appreciate the good thoughts. :pals:

[KitchenWitch]

9. Sorry to hear that!

:hug:

She can beat it though. I have a friend who had the same thing! She had it like 10 years ago.

[libnnc]

19. Thank you, thank you

We're reading good things. Just a little nervous about the radioactive pill...:scared:

[SeattleGirl]

12. Sending good vibes to your SO and to you.

I'm glad things look good for her.

:grouphug:

[libnnc]

20. Thanks SG

Love the vibes. Means so much. :grouphug:

[FloridaJudy]

21. Good news about the bad news

That particular type of cancer has an excellent cure rate. Your SO will probably be around for a long time after her treatment.

But I can understand why you're freaked. So here's a hug. :hug: :pals:

[libnnc]

22. Thanks for the hug

Really the main reason we're a little freaked is because her sister died two years ago of pancreatic cancer -- from out of no where. She was only 43. So the "c" word puts us off. But we're trying not to over react and have heard really good news today about the treatment and the recovery rate.

:hug: