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You are not the only one! 

 I also was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in May 2008. 

I had surgery in May, my whole Thyroid was removed and Pathology tests revealed I had Cancer.  Further tests revealed that I had still Cancer.   I needed Radiation Iodine Treatment.  The journey has not been easy.   I became physically exhausted due to hypothyroidism.   My life changed since the day they told me I had Cancer. 

I never knew the Thyroid was such an important organ in my body. 

I have been taking better care of myself, like eating healthier and I am trying to get on an exercise plan. 

I wouldn't have know about my Thyroid Cancer if in 2001 I wouldn't have told my doctor about my family history.   A sonogram was performed then and it revealed I had some small nodules.   Year after year I was monitored with a sonogram and biopsies.  Until the end of 2007 I was told by my doctor that I had new nodules and some of the older ones had grown bigger.  My doctor suggested surgery based on my family history.   What is incredible is that the nodules could not be felt with a manual neck examination and I never felt any of them, or had any symptoms.

My Thyroid levels were always fine. 

 My dear mom had thyroid nodules and had surgery, her whole Thyroid was removed.  Pathology was inconclusive—This was many years ago...My sister had Thyroid Cancer 14 years ago when she was pregnant and had her Thyroid removed and Radiation Iodine Treatment was administered.  After two years her Cancer returned on her salivary glands and had another radiation treatment.  She has been cancer free for almost 12 years.   My sister  has been my advisor during my ordeal and I am grateful to her.   A few weeks after my surgery in May my sisters daughter was diagnosed with a large Thyroid nodule.  The doctor performed a biopsy and the results were

Inconclusive.  She had surgery and thankfully it was not Cancer.  They removed half of her Thyroid.  She is 18 years old.   

I created this webpage to create awareness about Thyroid Cancer.  It helps me emotionally to help others…..I still have my ups and downs and must wait until 2009 to know if I am Cancer free.  This is the hardest part.  I just cope one day at a time and keep positive and ask to Jehovah my God to give me the strength I need.   The power beyond what is normal…...Please tell your friends and family about Thyroid Cancer.  I appreciate your support.  If you have any stories you would like to share with me.  Please email me your story and photo and I will post it on my website.   Lets inspire others and ….remember….your not alone!

 My email is lgflorida@gmail.com