Friday, January 23, 2015

A year after my radioactive iodine treatment

Almost one year following the radioactive iodine treatment - and a year and two month after the total thyroidectomy - I had the follow up tests.  Neck ultrasound, Thyrogen injections early last week and blood tests at the end of the week.  The result are in - no trace of thyroid.   Cancer free one year and counting!

For those of you that might have pinned this blog from Pinterest:  I assume you did so because you may be facing thyroid cancer.  I have to say that I feel so much better after having the surgery and even going through the LID and RAI treatments.  I didn't realize how bad I felt until I was put on the steady dose of thyroid hormone - and began to feel good!  I was told that I probably had the cancer for five years.   No wonder I feel better!   It seems so daunting as you are going through the treatment - and the LID and radioactive iodine treatment is scary, but it's all so worth it in the end.  Feeling great and peace of mind.   Stay strong and hang in there!