hello, I had a nodule and left lobe of my thyroid removed on July 11th, which was biopsied and was positive for cancer which invaded a lymph node that was also removed. On July 17th I had the rest of the thyroid removed which also tested for cancer. This was qjuite a blow to me as I have been a healthy person except for occasional bronchitis and sinus infections. Lucky for me I had the most wonderful doctor in the world to help me through this shocking news. I have now stopped my cyntomel and am on a low iodine diet getting ready for the RAI treatment. My biggest problem is accepting the fact that I am now a cancer patient. It still has not sunk in and in my mind the cancer word does not even come in to play. I guess I'm in denial and am having a problem accepting it. One thing I know for sure is that tomorrow is no longer promised to me and my new outlook is to enjoy each day I awake and not let the little things bother me. I am going to make sure that I am not as submissive as I have always been and will learn to let people know when they have said something to hurt my feelings or criticize me because I don't do things their way. This has been one of my biggest faults letting people walk all over me and take advantage of my especially at work and I just accepted what they said and told me to do just to avoid confrontation and would keep things bottled up inside which I'm sure has not helped my new situation. My wonderful nurse who took care of me when I was released after surgery said that I should laugh more, cry when needed, not to keep it back and politely say no when the need arises. Happy thoughts are what's needed to get through. This is my new philosphy. I love the message boards and everyone who writes in and bless you all. Ls