Cortana Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I hadn't wanted to post but just really need some peace of mind. This past October I was sent for u/s for a large lump in my breast and an enlarged thyroid. I wasn't overly concerned about the breast lump and thankfully it turned out to be a benign tumor that was removed in December. I have hypothyroidism, it's very prevalent in our family and my mom is a thyroid cancer survivor with a few other relatives that have had thyroid cancer. So, I wasn't suprised when I was told after the thyroid u/s that there was a nodule. Biopsy was done, 90% probability of cancer, recommendation to remove thyroid. I had the thryoid removal done on Tuesday (with my family history we decided to remove the whole thing), surgeon confirmed it is cancer. The surgeon took out 3 swollen lymph nodes he found. Here's where I need the peace of mind. 2 of the lymph nodes were negative for anything. 1 of the lymph nodes (the one right next to the tumor) has an initial assesment of positive for lymphoma. We're supposed to have the results by Monday on that lymph node. If anyone could please spare a prayer for us, I'd appreciate it. I'm trying not to worry but this lymph node thing completely caught us off guard and I will be honest, I'm scared. Thanks. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying for peace and health and strengthened faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm praying for you. May God grant you health and peace of mind. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: I will very gladly pray for you honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Will definitely pray!! :grouphug: It's so hard to wait through a weekend for the results of a test!! Will pray for a peaceful weekend as well! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding; for your family to feel God's enveloping love; for His river of Grace to wash over you; for Him to be glorified. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I am and will pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I will pray for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Praying for peace and strength. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug: I will definitely pray for you. The LLS is great. The information on their website is up to date and accurate. The link to the main site is http://www.lls.org and the links to the message boards are here: http://community.lls.org/welcome. This page has an 800 number you can call and other ways of contacting LLS. http://www.lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/ The LLS truly is supportive of patients in many ways, so please don't hesitate to reach out to them for support. This magazine is local to central NC, so a lot of the resources listed are in NC. But the articles are great for anyone with cancer, no matter where you are. The founder and editor is a 14-year lymphoma survivor. http://www.touchedbycancermagazine.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkey6 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :grouphug:Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying for you to have peace of mind, and the test results to be good news. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Praying here :grouphug: Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Cortana, how are things going this week? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Checking for an update and still praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortana Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sorry I took so long to get back and post an update, been really hectic with the cancer tx I went through and the kids having to spend an entire week away from home until I was safe to be with them again. All 3 lymph nodes came back benign. :) The one they were worried about just had some characteristics but upon further study the pathologist said it was nothing. Phew! I did my tx for the thyroid cancer this last week, I was lucky that only a low dose was recommended so I was able to do outpatient and go home right after taking the pill (radiated iodine). It did mean the kids had to stay with my parents as I wasn't allowed to hold them or hug them or kiss them and of course that's all they want, especially our 3yo dd. It was hard being away from them for so long but worth it to know they were safe. I go this Friday for a full body scan to make sure that they got any residual thyroid tissue and/or cancer and to also make sure there's no other cancer lurking around in my body somewhere. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get an all clear, that's what I'm praying for anyway. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers, I know they worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm so happy to read your positive update, and will continue to pray for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I'm so glad to hear the good news! :) :grouphug: :grouphug: Edited March 7, 2012 by Ibbygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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