A me update

[bluespirit]

I've been diagnosed with thyroid cancer & it's also spread to the lymph nodes in the right side of my neck.
Although uncommon, it is treatable & hopefully survivable.

I'm going to be having surgery to remove the thyroid & lymph nodes in a couple of weeks time (just waiting for the exact date.) After that, I may also need to have radiotherapy. The surgery will leave a big scar (starting under my ear & going around my throat) but I really don't mind - it's way better than the alternative & may even give me a swashbuckling, pirate air! *g*

Obviously, it's cancer & a nasty op, but I just feel so incredibly lucky that it's not something worse & that there is treatment.
xxx

Comments

[grey853.livejournal.com]

Bless you!!!! Hoping for only the best and the speediest recovery. I had a friend who had the same thing years ago and she's still going strong.

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

All the hugs to you! I'm very glad to hear that it's treatable, and that you have a plan. {{{{{P}}}}}

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that it's treatable, and that you're remaining strong. You'll be in my thoughts! ♥

[elayna88.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope treatment goes well and you have the energy to update us occasionally. *hugs*

[doylebaby.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope op and treatment goes well. I'll be thinking of you. *hugs*

[sexycazzy.livejournal.com]

((hugs))

[celtprincess13.livejournal.com]

I will be sending all my good thoughts and vibes your way. You've got this!

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you're facing this, but I can only stand back and admire how well you're dealing with it. You are an inspiration.

[danceswithgary]

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[tangotabby.livejournal.com]

sending you big hugs and healing thoughts!

[tarlanx]

It's so good to hear it is treatable, and I hope the op and recovery go well. {{HUGS}}

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry!! All the hugs to you. I'm glad it's easily treatable, but so sorry you have to go through this.

Hugs

[melagan.livejournal.com]

My sister went through this and made a full recovery. We're all rooting for you and sending buckets of healthy well wishes and healing vibes.

[jackieville.livejournal.com]

Keeping you in my prayers, sweetheart!!! Huge hugs!!!

I love you!!!

[kadymae.livejournal.com]

Rest and be well.

I'm so sorry that 2016 has shit on you this way.

[cattraine.livejournal.com]

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!

[velocitygrass.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry about the diagnosis but very glad that it's treatable.

I hope the surgery will go well and that you'll quickly make a full recovery.

{{{hugs}}}

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Oh darling, what a surprising piece of news. But as you say "... it is treatable & hopefully survivable" it doesn't sound quite so shocking.

Thank you for sharing the news with us, and I do hope all goes well and that the operation will be a success.

My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

*hugs tight*

[popkin16]

Good luck to you *hugs*

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive vibes your way ♥

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry hon. I hope all goes very well for you and that you recover quickly. "HUGS" you and Buddy both, you have had a lousy quite a few months and I hope this will be the last bad news you get for a very long while or never! Will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers hon.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* I'm so sorry to hear your news. At least it is treatable, that is something positive.

I hope the operation is soon and all goes well with it and your recovery.

Sending good vibes and healing thoughts your way.

[jimandblair.livejournal.com]

you're in my thoughts

*hugs*

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

Oh, P, I am so sorry to hear this. Really sorry. Sending good vibes and keeping you in my thoughts. Hope all goes well for the op. I know you'll be fine. *Hugs*

[laura-iskra.livejournal.com]

oh darling.. all my hugs and best thoughts and most positive vibes will be sent your way!

you have just the right attitude, and I'm glad they have a plan of treatment that you can follow..

*hugs you tightly*

[artemisallen.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear your news but fingers crossed for the success of the treatment.
A duelling scar sounds cool and it's good that you are being so positive about it but it is still a difficult thing to go through and I wish you well.

[elikiros]

Oh my! I've just read and I'm so sorry! I wish you only the best, and that all goes well, at the same time, I can only admire how strong you are in dealing with this. *hugs to pieces* You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. <3

[przed.livejournal.com]

A big hug for you, my friend. And all my best thoughts for a speedy recovery.