Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Any experiences to share?

hi royal 81.
i have been diagnosed with the same. now, its a hurry up and get blood test, vocal cord checked ( voice has changed), ultrasound on the neck, and soft tissues. so overwhelmed, so fully understand your situation. also the endocrinologist wants me to meet up with the surgeon so he can explain this and that and to tell you the truth, i thought she was really going to explain it all and then of course the one who does the surgery. but, that's the way the cookie crumbles for now..........thing is, i am up in age.