I agree! Something I wish I had known……that cancer hospitals can be complacent and that second opinions should be routinely scheduled. I had no idea that there were other tests and blood tests that could have been considered as part of the monitoring ( they just used my annual physical bloodwork from my regular doctor).

I was extremely reluctant for surgery due to the indeterminant findings, statements about how it did not feel like cancer; and the proximity of the laryngeal nerve during surgery. I read about a lot of cases which left people with voice issues and I was afraid it could have been career ending if surgery resulted in extreme voice issues. Follow up issues are still answered with statements about it” not being cancer,” however I am too familiar with statements like that not being accurate. I am a better advocate for myself now. I keep asking my questions so if any regrowth of cancer occurs, we catch it early.