Last Wednesday I met with an ENT. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this meeting. I honestly thought that I would have to meet at least one other doctor before we set up a surgery date - but I was wrong. Dr Peters was so nice and fortunately I did not hear anything new that I didn't know already. I already knew that I had "the best cancer" that someone could get. I already knew that I would have to have my whole thyroid removed. I already knew that I would have to be on thyroid medication for the rest of my life.
I am so thankful that I got in so quickly and got a surgery date scheduled so fast. I know part of it is because my husband is a resident at UAB, so that helped my chances quite a bit. I also know that part of it is because I am so young and having this kind of cancer is a big deal, even though many people need to have their thyroids out.
Only 19 out of 100,000 people are diagnosed with papillary carcinoma each year. Most are women and are 30+. Well, I am a woman, but I am 28 - so that's a big deal. My mother and I have joked that if my husband hasn't figured out that I am pretty rare and special yet then this should be a big hint.
Even though I am scared for a surgery like this, I honestly cannot wait for March 28th.
xo - Meredith
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