paulckennedy's Journey with Papillary Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer
Survivor: Thyroid Cancer > Papillary Carcinoma
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 14 years ago, Male, Age: 53, Stage I
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Diagnosed
Oh No
What a great thing to get on Tax Day but a diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer. 2 confirmed tumors, one in each lobe of the thyroid. I found it by accident by having a Chest CT which went too high.
Surgery
Procedure or Surgery
In the hospital for 1 day. My fears of affecting my ability to speak were unfounded due to the skill of the surgeon and the tools he was using to montor my vocal cords.
Internal radiation
Radiation
Well I had to be isolated at home for a week to keep my family protected. Dry mouth was my worse symptom.