Thank you for the positive thoughts - and update

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Thank you all for the positive thoughts for today. I had five biopsies on

the lymph nodes in my neck. For those of you who suggested getting a second

opinion. Yes, this is the third endo I have seen. He is really very good.

He is known nationally for his expertise in metastasis following thyroid

cancer. I really feel I am in good hands. The good news is that one of the

nodes seemed " softer than he expected " . That could mean it is benign. It

is the one furthest up the neck, which may mean the incision will not go as

far up my neck. The original plan was from behind my right ear down to my

shoulder blade area and across the front to the other shoulder blade area,

cleaning out the thyroid bed and all of the lymph nodes on the right side.

I will know more in about a week, when the pathology reports are in. Keep

thinking positive thoughts. . .maybe we can improve the picture even more!

Marcia