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Ultrasound is Good!

Posted on March 3, 2019 by emmasrandomthoughts

My endocrinologist wanted me to have an ultrasound, since I haven’t had one since 2015.  I went to the local hospital recently to get that done.  It’s pretty uneventful, except when they press against your larynx to take pictures halfway … Continue reading →

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Trip to the Endocrinologist

Posted on January 8, 2019 by emmasrandomthoughts

I went back to the endocrinologist today.  My thyroglobulin level is still undetectable, and she doesn’t feel anything in my neck.  (Neither does my primary care doctor.)  And yet, she still wants to do an ultrasound.  She wants to do … Continue reading →

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Five Years Cancer Free

Posted on February 10, 2017 by emmasrandomthoughts

Today is the fifth anniversary of my total thyroidectomy, which means that today marks me fifth anniversary of being cancer free! In celebration, here is Elton John’s Still Standing. Here is Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstances.

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(Thyroid) Graduation Day!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

I had my appointment with my endocrine surgeon yesterday and I received a wonderful surprise.  She does not want to see me again! It has been three years since my surgery.  In these past few years, my ultrasounds have shown … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Like Their “Cancer Doctors?”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

I saw my endocrinologist for the last time on Tuesday. I had not seen him in over a year because of unemployment/insurance reasons. I was terrified to see him; I thought he would be mad at me. I was so … Continue reading →

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“So why choose fear?”

Posted on August 25, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

A few days ago, I saw a customer wearing a shirt at work that said, “No other road, no other way, no day but today.” Everyone who has ever seen Rent will recognize that quote from the AIDS meeting. The … Continue reading →

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Happy (belated) 1st Anniversary to Me!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

A couple of weeks ago I had my first anniversary of the day I had my total thyroidectomy.  I did not write a post for that day because, as fate would have it, I was struck down with the flu, … Continue reading →

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One Year Follow Up!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

My endocrine surgeon says I’m still cancer free! My TSH levels are good, she is happy with my medication. She also says my thyroglobulin is undetectable, which is what they want. She did an ultrasound of my neck to check … Continue reading →

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My Cancer Can Beat Up Your Cancer.

Posted on December 8, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

I’ve been thinking for a little bit about how thyroid cancer is considered a “good cancer.”  When I went in to have my thyroid biopsy, the doctor told me, “Sometimes these things do come back cancerous, but I don’t even … Continue reading →

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My Follow Up with my Endocrinologist

Posted on November 30, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

My follow up with my endocrinologist was very ordinary.  He did not order an ultrasound, because I had an ultrasound three months ago.  He ordered some blood work to check my TSH levels, and he might change my prescription from … Continue reading →

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