Hi. I was dx with huertyle cell follicular carcinoma in 1991 with a total thyroid removal in two surgeries and a large dose of the I131 . 10 mths later recurrence/ spread to multiple locations including brain. I was told that given the metasisis my young age etc, survival was less then 3% for 3 yrs. That was 30 plus yrs ago. I took a suppressant dose for those 30 yrs. I also had a partial removal of a parathyroid and have had issues with calcium over the yrs. We've just had to adjust meds again as I have some other health problems. Yes, It's hard at times, but I've seen my kids grow, get to love on my grandkids and live each day fully. Literally... just focus on living. Hope you are doing okay.