Does anyone have any questions about papillary thyroid cancer?

Yes, she said no alarm....labs look great....see you in a year.

@lindaadele
I take Armour thyroid and one of the misconceptions is that it is not consistent or that could be the Pharm line of reasoning to sell the synthetic version.

I have not had an issue on Armour but Synthroid pushed me deeper into hypothyroidism, raised my cholesterol level, created immense fatigue and brain fog for me.

Yes! My husband has a 1.4 cm papillary carcinoma. He was diagnosed at Northwestern and it is a 6 month wait for a presurgical consult in order to book the senior surgeon. We could go with a more junior surgeon but he is 72, has heart issues and I had same surgery with complications (nicked vocal cord) so we feel the best option is to wait. The plan is to do a 3 month follow up ultrasound to see if there is any growth that is concerning. Is this a smart plan or should we opt for an earlier surgery with the more junior surgeon? Thanks!

Hi, Have you thought about contacting a different hospital or practice to see if their senior surgeon has an earlier appointment available? I would ask friends and family if they recommend a surgeon and then do your own research to see if it is a surgeon you would feel comfortable with.
I can definitely see your concern having the complication with your surgery.
I actually saw five different surgeons before making my decision.

@barbaradalton if it were me I would ask the endocrinologist that I’m going to for his opinion about when the surgery should be and arecommendation for a good surgeon who knows exactly what he’s doing with thyroid cancer!!! The more information that you have the better off you will be!!!2 when you’re having surgery for thyroid cancer you need a surgeon who really does a lot of this type of surgery and knows exactly what he’s doing I don’t like the idea of a junior surgeon!!! my very best wishes to you going forward and have a very happy holiday!!!

@sophias Yes - setting up an appointment with UofChicago head of endocrine surgery that can see us in January.

@barbaradalton wow I am so happy that you were able to set up the appointment in January!!! you are definitely on the right road right now and I wish you the very very very best going forward!!! wishing you a very happy holiday season and a very happy new year!!!