I have recently had FNA of a cold thyroid nodule [also recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism] that is suspicious of papillary cell cancer. My TT is scheduled in a month. I will soon turn 62, so all I read tells me this is not good. Are there any 50+ survivors out there that can tell me their experinces? I am a registered nurse, but cannot recall ever having a patient with thyroid cancer. I live in the Atlanta area.