I do not have much to report on the thryoid cancer front, but I am amazed at how many people ask how I am doing and say they are praying for me. It is really encouraging to me to know this. I thought I would write today because, this is a good way to keep many people in the loop at the same time.
As some may know, thyroid cancer is treated with a radiation/iodine pill. A very specialized radation specific to thyroid cancer. I was set to do that the beginning of July, but couldn't for various, crazy reasons. The radiation works best if there are no thyroid hormones in the person's body, so I was without thryoid hormone for a month after surgery. When it was discovered that I couldn't have treatment until the beginning of August, the doctor decided to put me on replacement hormone, so I wasn't miserable for an entire month. (Thank you Dr. Kramer). I have been taking that replacement hormone for 10 days and I am starting to feel a bit more energetic.
I let the boys have friends over yesterday, went to the Lake with the family today, and haven't napped in 3 days. This is very good. I also don't feel quite so weird digestively, but have managed to put on about 10 pounds. Part of that is because I had no metabolism and part is because I think to myself, "Uh, I am going to gain weight anyway, why not have another cookie?" I also had no energy to exercise, but that is changing a bit now too. All of it is so Fun Fun Fun!
At the end of July I will go off of hormone, start a special diet and have treatment in early August. Most days are "normal." Whatever that means in our house!?!?! Still it will be such a relief to get the treatment, see if it has spread, and get on with life after cancer. I am planning on all of this happening in August. It will be a busy, yet great month.
Thanks so much for your prayers. Please pray specifically that it did not spread, and the radiation they give me the first time is enough to get any leftover cells floating around.
I say this to myself often throughout the day and it comforts me:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
