Here is my latest update on next steps with radioactive iodine treatment and how I’ve been feeling overall since my thyroidectomy. Thank you to everyone for following along!
Hi Brooke I am from Australia have just been diagnosed with something very similar. Your videos have helped greatly. I hope I am as strong as you. All my love Mark
Brooke, I am thrilled to hear that you are doing well post surgery. I have been keeping up with you and sending prayers/positive thoughts your way. Miss seeing you.
Hi Brooke I’m so happy 2 hear from u I’m so happy 2 hear u doing great GOD bless u & keeping u in my prayers, I’m going 2 speak 2 the radiology & some other doctor 2-morrow good luck & be positive we will beat this in the name of JESUS 🙏🏻😘🌷
You look great. Glad test results are good. I was worried when you didn't post any updates for awhile. Like you said family comes first. You have my prayers.
You look great 😍. Stay strong and positive. Having cancer will make you tired and as my oncologist said rest as much as you can and build up your strength on your own time.
Hi Brooke! 1 week post total thyroidectomy here awaiting pathology but wanted to know what synthetic thyroid medication you are on and the dosage? I am soooo tired wondering if this is normal. Blessing and prayers for you!
Thyro injections will make u super tired btw. If u are able I would recommend not having too much to do that week. Trust me. You’re going to be very sluggish. Also, My neck was swollen for 6 months after my dissection. It just takes time 😀😀😀😘😘😘
Let me know if u have any LID questions. I got acne too when I first started my meds but it levels out after a while. You will probably notice you lose a little weight and lose a little hair too. Don’t be scared. It eventually levels out. Good luck to you, girlfriend. Isolation is hard. I’ve done it two times so far but you got this. 😘
Just curious if your doctors said it was ok to go to a hotel for your isolation after RAI? I would think this would endanger others at the hotel and leave radiation behind in the room. I’m likely facing RAI myself and not sure where I will go for the isolation. Do you have the option to stay in the hospital for this?
Amy Lambright my doctors told me to go home or to a hotel. They said that by the time I leave the hotel any radioactive iodine residue would have died off. I have heard rumors of radioactive iodine being transferred through a wall, etc. my doctor told me that these statements were un true and that the only thing I should avoid is being in close proximity to others for extended periods of time (3 mins or more) and contact with bodily fluid. I plan to stay to myself completely just to play it safe.
Ahhiyah dhatz hey girl. It’ll be just fine. Just takes time. I thought the swelling after my second surgery would never go away. It just takes a while. 🤗 you’ll be A okay, Promise.
Sirendipity Britt I had my second surgery because I noticed a lump next to the thyroid two weeks post op from my TT.😓. the lump was biopsied and surgery was needed. They missed some nodules on my first surgery 😓☹️
Hi Brooke I am from Australia have just been diagnosed with something very similar. Your videos have helped greatly. I hope I am as strong as you. All my love Mark
Brooke, I am thrilled to hear that you are doing well post surgery. I have been keeping up with you and sending prayers/positive thoughts your way. Miss seeing you.
Emily Staggs Emily it is so good to hear from you!! I hope all is well on your end and I think about you often! Sending love your way and thank you!
Hey brooke please keep us updated how everything went! Be well
Hi Brooke I’m so happy 2 hear from u I’m so happy 2 hear u doing great GOD bless u & keeping u in my prayers, I’m going 2 speak 2 the radiology & some other doctor 2-morrow good luck & be positive we will beat this in the name of JESUS 🙏🏻😘🌷
Reina Rivera thank you Reina! God bless you!
Your update is good, so you keep going as planned. Hope the next treatment goes as it is supposed to. Take care, stay positive.❤️
You look great. Glad test results are good. I was worried when you didn't post any updates for awhile. Like you said family comes first. You have my prayers.
Justin ODonnell thank you!
Good job, sounds like you have a good team. God Bless you!!
God bless you brooke. Hot flashes an heart beating take it easy
You look great 😍. Stay strong and positive. Having cancer will make you tired and as my oncologist said rest as much as you can and build up your strength on your own time.
How,are you today Brooke?
Hi Brooke! 1 week post total thyroidectomy here awaiting pathology but wanted to know what synthetic thyroid medication you are on and the dosage? I am soooo tired wondering if this is normal. Blessing and prayers for you!
Thyro injections will make u super tired btw. If u are able I would recommend not having too much to do that week. Trust me. You’re going to be very sluggish. Also, My neck was swollen for 6 months after my dissection. It just takes time 😀😀😀😘😘😘
Let me know if u have any LID questions. I got acne too when I first started my meds but it levels out after a while. You will probably notice you lose a little weight and lose a little hair too. Don’t be scared. It eventually levels out. Good luck to you, girlfriend. Isolation is hard. I’ve done it two times so far but you got this. 😘
Sirendipity Britt my weight has stayed the same, I wish I’d lose a little 😬
Brooke Justice you will! Give it a couple weeks and after RAI 😉
Just wondering what stage your cancer is? Not sure if you mentioned it. Keep moving forward honey!!!!💖💖💖
How are you now 2023..
Hi madam, did your swelling come down..Please reply, I am from India..Waiting for your response madam
Just curious if your doctors said it was ok to go to a hotel for your isolation after RAI? I would think this would endanger others at the hotel and leave radiation behind in the room. I’m likely facing RAI myself and not sure where I will go for the isolation. Do you have the option to stay in the hospital for this?
Amy Lambright my doctors told me to go home or to a hotel. They said that by the time I leave the hotel any radioactive iodine residue would have died off. I have heard rumors of radioactive iodine being transferred through a wall, etc. my doctor told me that these statements were un true and that the only thing I should avoid is being in close proximity to others for extended periods of time (3 mins or more) and contact with bodily fluid. I plan to stay to myself completely just to play it safe.
Brooke Justice Thanks for the reply! Found out this week that I will definitely be having RAI also, so good to know that this is an option.
Hi Brooke. What are shots for?
Hormones so they can give the low dose pill for the 2nd day scan.
I’m getting paranoid on my neck now after having a second surgery in just two months😭.
Ahhiyah dhatz hey girl. It’ll be just fine. Just takes time. I thought the swelling after my second surgery would never go away. It just takes a while. 🤗 you’ll be A okay, Promise.
Sirendipity Britt I had my second surgery because I noticed a lump next to the thyroid two weeks post op from my TT.😓. the lump was biopsied and surgery was needed. They missed some nodules on my first surgery 😓☹️
You got this girl! Not alone 💕💕💕
Ahhiyah dhatz it sounds like you have really been through a lot! Hang in there, you’ve got this girl! We’re all in it together.
Brooke Justice thank you! They would have done only one surgery if they checked all my ultrasound results😩. Waiting for my RAI soon