never did like surprises.....

sanakruz, ADN · Oct 30, 2003

Wow Mattsmom81-

Was it growing rapidly?

mattsmom81 · Oct 30, 2003

It was found accidentally on a mylogram...I had no idea it was there...it just looked so ugly and was calcified, the docs jumped to a cancer conclusion and took it out. Pathology proved them wrong.

It was just a big old ugly goiter. Hope YOURS is too. :cool:

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I · Oct 30, 2003

Sanakruz,

If it's any comfort to you, I was close to death, including having an out-of-body experience 2 years ago. Although it wasn't cancer, it was something just as if not more lethal than cancer. I had a bunch of blood clots in both lungs that left me weak as a tiny baby, and fighting with all of what little strength I had within me to keep breathing. I also have COPD.

The wisdom I've gained through my experiences is invaluable, and I'm thankful for that. I have learned that no matter what the problem is, I now leave it in God's hands, telling Him to take care of it, because He always solves the problem the way that benefits me the most.

And when I try to solve the problem, I make it worse, and wind up frustrated, grouchy, and exhausted.

By choosing to do that, my worries, fears and anxiety have been turned into peace of mind, contentment in whatever situation I'm experiencing, and I no longer have any fear.

God be with you, and I do hope for everything to turn out alright for you.

:)

sanakruz, ADN · Oct 31, 2003

I got the results this am and there is no sign of cancer!!!!

Great news and I want to say how much I appreciate everyones kind words and thoughts:kiss

kids-r-fun I'm sending you a pm.The doc has not mentioned anything about synthroid but I feel so crummy, I think it may be indicated.

thanx!!!

kmchugh · Oct 31, 2003

Sanacruz

Thats great news! I just found this thread. When I read your first post, my thinking ran along the lines of "probably not serious, but God! Poor woman has to wait for these results on pins and needles!" At least, I know that's what I would have been doing.

Anyway, glad it isn't anything bad. Hang in, and maybe synthroid will help. I'll be thinking of you.

Kevin McHugh

mattsmom81 · Nov 3, 2003

Sanacruz I am so happy for you!!! If you are like me you will probably need some thyroid replacement and a followup US every few years. And of course the thyroid profile bloodwork.

Best wishes!! I am finally therapeutic on my thyroid functions, and feeling good again. (actually even losing some weight now that my thyroid is happy)

sanakruz, ADN · Nov 3, 2003

Thanks Mattsmom and everyone!

My doc has not yet decided on placing me on synthroid,but the more research I do the more, the more I'm sure I am that the thyroid is the source of my malaise. I believe his reluctance stems from my being normal wt. for my ht. But I feel crummy- no energy, no sex drive, my hair is thinning ( I think this bothers me the most) blah really. It's not my baseline to feel this way.

But no more biopsies unless I'm OUT;)

MandyInMS · Nov 3, 2003

sanakruz...so glad everything turned out well for you :)

vemiliob · Nov 4, 2003

:) Sanacruz,

Just take it as a signal. Your were allowed to start again. Review your way, watch your step and take it easy....

Life is a gift. No one is immortal, even nurses.

sanakruz, ADN · Nov 4, 2003

Youre right, life is a gift.

Thinking about mortality really put a different spin on things for me. I'll be darned if I'm going to put things off anymore,vemiliob!

jemb · Nov 4, 2003

Glad the bx was negative!