Re: [Philmont]: Thyroid Cancer

John,
If this thyroid cancer is papillary cancer, which is what it sounds like from your description, your outlook is outstanding. If I had to have a cancer, this is probably the one I would pick.
Charles Goodwin, MD, Scoutmaster Troop 236 Kettering, OH

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Actually, it's folicular. One node on the right side. There are 4 benign (or appear to be) nodes on left side.

I agree. If I gotta have one, that's the best to have. I'm positive and upbeat about it, but still a little concerned. Only a fool wouldn't be.

Surgery is Jan 6th at high noon. Complete recovery is expected in 4-6 weeks. Only time will tell. I hope to be up and at 'em in time to do some cold weather/wet weather hiking before it warms up too much. Bought a fleece neck gaiter especially for that!

Thanks for the note.

Take care.

Sincerely,

John LeBlanc

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Received on Sat Dec 13 17:07:57 2003