My cancer is back, again!
By KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3584)
Philippines
August 23, 2018 1:51am CST
Feels like an announcement for something all would want to hear!
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Well, it's what my Nuclear Meds Doc said (& so with my Endocrinologist), after I had again a Thyroglobulin blood test. Got greater than 250 from normal levels (highest is 70).
Had a Whole body scan again. Nothing much to worry because there are no metastases seen in other parts of my body. A great blessing indeed!
But, as I needed to have another Radioactive Iodine Ablation treatment last July 21 to 24, I am still having its usual side effects. Can't taste much of any food yet (I think my tongue is dead). I forget a lot (persons' names, places, time, reasons, etc.). Feel sad most of the time (for no reason at all). Lost interest in any thing (don't like watching tv or listening to music or walking).
But my dearly beloved takes care of me selflessly (it's ok with him if I am so quiet, he just stays near, as he arrives from office). Our kids keep in touch. They call (even if I just stare at the camera & smile). I get to see videos of my granddaughters. They make me laugh!
I am happy!
I thank God I am still alive.
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71 responses
@LadyDuck (472108)
• Switzerland
23 Aug 18
@KnehKnahI can imagine you were not in the mood of writing. I hope that soon you will write that you are well again.
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
24 Aug 18
@compslick I hope so too. Although it takes a while.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
23 Aug 18
@KnehKnah I hope we can also interest you and cheer you as you concentrate on healing. We will pray for you and send good thoughts and try to be entertaining.
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
24 Aug 18
@KnehKnah So in simple terms it's thyroid cancer?
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
24 Aug 18
@toniganzon Yes, my friend. Got this since 2001.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
i was wondering about you recently. i'm glad to see you again, though the news is sad, but as you say, at least it's confined to your thyroid. (did i read that right?) i hope the side effects eventually wear off. salute to your devoted dearly beloved. how old are you granddaughters now?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
@KnehKnah i'm okay. did you have treatments here in metro manila?
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
24 Aug 18
@hereandthere No po. But I had a lengthy talk with my Nuclear Meds Doc at the UST. So this recommendation of his for me to undergo another radioactive iodine ablation treatment. The cost has skyrocketted. And its side effects seemed to have been "more felt" this time. Maybe because its my 5th already in a span of 17 years. And I am now 61. Guess, too old for a difficult disease.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
23 Aug 18
I can understand how you must be feeling! Since there are no metastasis you are lucky in a way and with the treatment you had in the last week of July things will be alright dear friend! You have a loving caring beloved who is taking care of you selflessly along with your kids and grand children who are all your well wishers, things will be very positive and optimistic for you! I sincerely pray the Almighty for your quick recovery dear friend! Trust him everything will be alright!Take care and Get well soon! God bless!
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I am hoping that you would be able to overcome this as I know how hard it is to battle with this disease.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
You are still lucky because you survived your cancer and will be surviving this one again, my dear friend. So that is why, I haven't seen you here for along time, You were having radiations and medications,
Be here more often, so we can take away your boredom and sadness.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Aug 18
@KnehKnah ,you're indeed lucky for having survived for 17 years. I pray you'll be cancer-free few months from now. You can bet it through love,hope and foremost prayer. Take honey, the pure one one tablespoon 3 times a day after every meal.God Bless.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
1 Sep 18
@KnehKnah a doctor here said thyroid cancer is the slowest growing cancer and this could even be treated. we had 2 nurses in a hospital here who were operated on removing the cancer. they then received chemotherapy, and up till now, they are still working in that hospital.
@Kandae11 (55163)
•
23 Aug 18
Those who suffer with this illness and are blessed with loving caring families, usually have a better chance of beating it than those without attentive family members. I understand that you won't feel like doing much, but try to think positive and stay strong . All the best.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
23 Aug 18
My prayers are with you. Life is precious and we have to live every moment. I don't want to sound preachy. Please take care.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
23 Aug 18
Your positive attitude in the face of this is admirable. Hope you get better soon
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Aug 18
I am sorry you are going through this and nice that your family is giving you great support and is there for you. I hope and pray that things will continue to work out.
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
23 Aug 18
Keeping positive thoughts and sending love and hugs. I am so sorry to hear this but at least now we know why you've been absent.
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