Just had my Cancer follow up on 4/9/15 after almost 2 yrs. - been too busy to go down to MD Anderson Cancer Center - United Health approved Huntsman Cancer Center as an in-network option. I met with my new cancer endocrinologist Dr. Devaprabu Abraham at HCI. He is an amazing Dr. who spent 2 1/2 hrs. with me yesterday and we covered my history very thoroughly and he discussed his philosophy and approach to Thyroid Cancer and recurrence/residual lymph nodes. He does his own ultrasounds and we did blood test for TSH, Calcium, Vitamin D, PTH (parathyroid) and TG (thyroglobulin is the marker for my cancer). My ultrasound showed a new cancerous lymph node next to my jugular under my right collarbone. The blood test results came back good overall, but it did confirm it is a cancerous lymph node. My TSH is very low and acts as a serious suppressor of tumor growth, which is good news because it allows me a little peace of mind in this situation. We will watch it and follow up in a year to determine if there any changes, assess our next steps, then move forward. My reaction the first time when told I have cancer and needed surgery and treatment: Oh fuck! (and also tears) The second time I was scared but kept it in perspective- I finished my MBA before I dealt with it (still thought Oh fuck and felt a little sorry for myself) This time it didn't even faze me - business as usual - was nervous to look up my test results the next day - but truly at peace with the results.... (no tears or feeling sorry... still an oh fuck!)

Going to MD Anderson for my 1 year follow up

We are going down to MD Anderson for my one year follow up. We arrive Saturday 11/5/11 and we fly home Wednesday evening at 5pm.

Friday 11/12/10

MD Anderson called me with my second blood test results that measure my cancer marker (TG) and it came back clean!!!! We will go back to MD Anderson November 2011 for follow-up.

Tests are done... going home!

Wednesday 11/10/10 - I had blood tests this morning and met with my Cancer surgeon and he was very happy with the ultrasound results. Had my radiation uptake scan and it came back clean!!! Follow-up scheduled for 1 yr. We went to Goode Company BBQ and I had the three meat plate and it was delicious! Our flight at 6:40 was on time and we arrived home 15 minutes early...Good to be home and I am excited to see my kids, Bud and Berna, and Marley and get back to work.

Tuesday 11/9/10

The side effects of the shots are wearing off! I had my my 5 milicure dose of radiation and then I had an ultrasound of my neck and they did not feel a biopsy was necessary which made me very happy! We shopped for a while around Rice which was a welcome change of scenery from the hotel!!!

Monday 11/8/10

Alright I felt pretty good this morning. Then I went to MD Anderson for my second shot and my free day was wiped out....The side effects were horrible, I had a severe headache and nausea all day long. The only good thing about today is that this is my last shot!!!

Sunday 11/7/10

Went to MD Anderson at 7am for blood tests and had my first Thyrogen shot at 9am. The Thyrogen shot kicked my butt! I am dizzy and light headed and I have major nausea. I hope number two is easier on me, will find out Monday morning at 9am!