Papillary Carcinoma
CANCER.
My Mister had it. Key word? HAD. Thank God.
3-ish weeks ago, my mister went to the doctor for his physical. His doctor noticed a nodule on his thyroid, so he ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed that the nodule was larger than they like to see, so the good doctor ordered a biopsy. :::sidenote::: the not-so-good doctor doing the biopsy thought it was unnecessary. Thankfully my mister pushed for the biopsy, because it came back suspicious. Surgery to remove his thyroid was recommended, and that took place last week. The pathology report came back today. Pappilary Carcinoma. Cancer. Holy Shit.
Y’all. I was expecting this outcome. I thought I was ready for it. Thyroid cancer is easily treatable and has an extremely high recovery rate. We’ve done the hard part already. But hearing that it was cancer hit me hard. Cancer is a scary word. However, we are soooooo lucky. While cancer is not something you want to get ever, if you have to get cancer, thyroid is a good one to get. It’s treatable without chemo. It’s easy to catch early. It’s easy to remove. It’s just Cancer, y’all. Cancer. After all we’ve been through–now this. Just another test for us to get through.
Maybe I’m over reacting. My mister? He’s fine. Everyone says this is good news. Good news that they got it all? Yes. Cancer? Sorry, no. It’s going to take me a few days to process this. But I had to get my feelings out now.
I know this is rambling. Sorry. My mind is all over the place tonight.
And Twitter friends, turned real life friends are awesome for taking your minds off things. Thank God for spin class and the conversations it starts! Thanks you all!! Love you!
By Alena, March 9, 2011 @ 8:49 pm
Woman. I am in tears. I can’t imagine what you must be feeling! I wish I could hug you!! If you ever need to vent please call!! I love you girl!!
By Suz, March 9, 2011 @ 8:59 pm
Holy crap Sara! I'm so sorry it was the big C word but VERY glad they got it all & it's gone. Here to talk whenever you need me.
By Katherine in VA, March 9, 2011 @ 9:01 pm
I so wish we lived closer so I could give you a big hug and try to make things better. I know this is difficult for y’all but you will get through this. Praying for y’all every day. LOVE YOU!!
By leeanneholman, March 9, 2011 @ 9:20 pm
Cancer sucks period. no way around it. Super thankful its all out. And process it you should its scary stuff! Hang in there lady
By Becca, March 10, 2011 @ 12:30 am
Oh I am so sorry. Cancer really really sucks. Not rambling at all, definitely scary. Big hugs and I'm so thankful it's the "better" kind, if that makes sense.
By sarah, March 10, 2011 @ 8:58 am
I am so sorry that the test came back the way it did, but I am glad it is out of him! Hugs to you my friend, so happy the mister is well! XOXO prayers through this healing time.
By Alena, March 10, 2011 @ 6:59 pm
I am sorry my comment isn't showing up from the mobile site!
But that doesn't change that I love you! And if you need to vent….call me!!!
By Michelle, March 10, 2011 @ 9:02 pm
I'm so sorry you got this scary news, but SO glad it's fixed. Randomly I never watch Dr Oz, but he was on just before the news about a month ago and had a segment on this talking about what a huge rise there was in thyroid cancer and how easily treatable it is.
By mrsandmister, March 11, 2011 @ 7:23 pm
Thanks everyone! I'm feeling better about it now. We have a treatment plan in place, and it's very managable. I feel like we dodged a huge bullet. And I can't tell you how much your thoughts mean to me. You're all wonderful.
By JP, March 11, 2011 @ 10:34 pm
whoa that’s intense! so glad everything is okay!
By Dee Stephes, March 13, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
Hey! Good to meet you today. Told you I didn't get a chance to check out everyone's blogs. My ex boyfriend's sister also had thyroid cancer too and that was 10 years ago and she's doing amazing. Very treatable.
I'll continue to say prayers for him and you both. Maybe we can meet up again.
xoxo,
Dee