Question for the doctors and a little mojo needed

[Wheels]

Mojo Rich!! My friend's wife had her thyroid removed because of cancer and is doing well. Not an expert, but I do believe it's one of the more treatable cancers. Thinking good thoughts for the both of you.

[richpjr]

Sorry to hear that. On the bright side, it seemingly has been caught early. Is she scheduled for any other exams prior to your appointment? During my surgical oncology rotation I was assisting in about 5-6 of these a day, so it's a relatively quick procedure. She will need to spend the night to monitor her calcium level, but most patients left the next day.

You should ask how often your surgeon does the procedure. You want someone that has done a significant number of these procedures regularly.

Stay positive. In reality this is a positive that it was caught early. Once there are signs/symptoms/mets, the prognosis potentially worsens. The quality of life following the surgery should be the same except she will have to take a little pill (levothyroxine) every morning.

Feel free to PM me.

Thanks beerman. The surgeon has done a lot of these and has a very glowing recommendation from her primary care doctor, whom my wife trusts and has a very good relationship with. I also googled him and people who have been patients of his seemed to have good things to say.

[Viejo Bolt]

Sorry to hear about that Rich. I pray she makes a speedy recovery!

[Highboltage]

Mucho MOJO!!!!!

[Geezbolt]

Mojo can travel great distances and I'm sending mine. All the best to you and your wife.

[Heatmiser]

Rich, first, you and your wife are in my prayers and in my family's. And I have more kids than RIvers, so you got a lot of us looking out for your wife.

Second, my sister in law had this, had the surgery and had a full recovery. Has to take the meds Beerman mentioned and put on some weight because they could not regulate her metabolism properly or as well as a thyroid would. But she has been absolutely fine. Everyone is different and situations vary, but hopefully that gives you both some peace.

Best

TG

[RTPbolt]

Praying for her and your family. Went through some sucky cancer with my fatherinlaw and so much is how early they catch it. Just keep your wife smiling every day and keep the kids from worrying. Let us know how things go...life has curve balls for us all and we got your back wherever we can.

Cheers

Kevin

[Panamamike]

Big MOJO from Panama Rich.

[QSmokey]

All the best to you and, especially, your wife, Rich. We're all pulling for you two in here.

Jim

[richpjr]

Appreciate all the mojo guys!

[oneinchpunch]

Sorry to hear richpjr. Major mojo out to your wife and your family.

[Maverick]

So sorry to hear, rich....thoughts, prayers, & mojo for you guys.