Confused At My Blood Work

Hi there. I was diagnosed and operated on for Papillary Carcinoma in 1996 at 28 yrs of age. I had a left lobectomy done where the tumor was and removal of some surrounding lymph nodes all which were cancer free. I did not have any any other treatments done after that other than being put on synthroid to suppress the right side that was left.  I have been cancer free ever since. Unfortunately I stopped being cared for by the same group who diagnosed and operated on me over 6 yrs ago and have just been followed up from a PC. I have to admit I got lazy with the follow-taking it for granted once I hit my 5 yr but, now recently have been trying to get back on top of it. In the last few months I have had blood work done and my levels adjusted to lower certain ranges that seemed high. But, for some reason the more synthroid I'm getting some of the levels that should go down have gone up?? I'm starting to get nervous and have reached out today to see about getting in with an Endo near me here soon. If anyone has any advice or has had this experience please let me know. All I keep thinking is that maybe there is a possible growth??? thanks

May  TSH 1.11, T4 9.6

June TSH 1.73, T4 9.7

July TSH 2.49, T4 9.1, T3 106

On 8/6/2007 jerseyshore wrote:

Hi there. I was diagnosed and operated on for Papillary Carcinoma in 1996 at 28 yrs of age. I had a left lobectomy done where the tumor was and removal of some surrounding lymph nodes all which were cancer free. I did not have any any other treatments done after that other than being put on synthroid to suppress the right side that was left.  I have been cancer free ever since. Unfortunately I stopped being cared for by the same group who diagnosed and operated on me over 6 yrs ago and have just been followed up from a PC. I have to admit I got lazy with the follow-taking it for granted once I hit my 5 yr but, now recently have been trying to get back on top of it. In the last few months I have had blood work done and my levels adjusted to lower certain ranges that seemed high. But, for some reason the more synthroid I'm getting some of the levels that should go down have gone up?? I'm starting to get nervous and have reached out today to see about getting in with an Endo near me here soon. If anyone has any advice or has had this experience please let me know. All I keep thinking is that maybe there is a possible growth??? thanks

May  TSH 1.11, T4 9.6

June TSH 1.73, T4 9.7

July TSH 2.49, T4 9.1, T3 106

E Komo Mai (Welcome)

I could never understand all that blood work mumble jumble.  My TT was done in 1995 and my second surgery in Aug 2006.  I'm not going to lecture you but I have been under numerous doctor's since 1995.  Please see a endocrinologist and get things taken care of as soon as possible.  Take charge of your health and be proactive.  We are survivors and want to stay that way for a long time.  I know for me my life changed in 1995.  I guess it's a different story when you lose your whole thyroid.  You never realize how important a body part is until you lose it. 

Best wishes to you in getting to the bottom of your blood work.  Make sure you get a doctor that answers all your questions.  Never let anyone leave you in the dark.  I did research and tried to be as knowledgeable about my condition.  If you have questions, it's a good thing to write it down now and take it with you to your endo appt.  Good Luck !!!

Take Care & God Bless.  If you get a chance, please read my story "Cancer Again! Now What?" on this cancer compass website, page 9, dated Jan 2007. 

Aloha, Paulette

hi there. thank you for your responses. i actually had an ultrasound today and it showed a nodule about .5 cm in what's left of my thyroid (right side). so from here i have to wait till a dr gets the results to move forward. i am guessing since it is so small them will not be able to do a needle aspiration and will want to remove it.

by the way i tried to find your story and did not know where to look-i would love to read it if you would give me a little bit more directions. i am new to this site. thank you!

On 8/8/2007 jerseyshore wrote:

hi there. thank you for your responses. i actually had an ultrasound today and it showed a nodule about .5 cm in what's left of my thyroid (right side). so from here i have to wait till a dr gets the results to move forward. i am guessing since it is so small them will not be able to do a needle aspiration and will want to remove it.

 

by the way i tried to find your story and did not know where to look-i would love to read it if you would give me a little bit more directions. i am new to this site. thank you!

Hello,

I guess my story has moved to a different page.  It's now on page 10 of this website.  Just go on the thyroid cancer post board and go to the bottom of the recent posting.  You'll have to go way back to Jan.  My story was posted on Jan 25, 2007.  Hope you can find it this time.

Take Care & God Bless.

Aloha, Paulette