The Blecke Girls and Thyroid (UGH!)

I see that the oldest Blecke girl has finally talked a little about her recent scare with thyroid nodules.  What she has not shared is that for the last year, the endocrinologist has been closely watching those nodules and "caught" them early enough that the cells had not turned cancerous yet.  Yeah Dr. Kahn!  This required my big sister to go through 2 sessions of biopsy (really uncomfortable to say the least).  She admits she was scared, but she was also super strong willed and maintained a functioning home with kids and everything going on smoothly...That takes some doing!   I personally know that!
Now another big week for the other Blecke girl starts next week.  I am super hypothyroid (like walking in quick sand) to prepare for lab work on Friday and scans and a treatment plan on Tues and Wed next week.  So far I do not know how my cancer levels are doing.  That will be measured with the labs tomorrow.  Results should be available by Tuesday.  Kim (still recovering mind you) is all about helping me, being there for me, taking care of me...being my absolutely wonderful big sister.  We are now connected in a way that every sibling should have the chance to have.  We are going to beat thyroid cancer together and help our Dr's find a cure for thyroid cancer, or at least how to identify people who are at risk for my type of cancer.

And again, Mom and Dad are in "help and be there" mode for both of their girls.  I can't imagine the worries and concern that they feel everyday.  Parents do not stop worrying about their kids just because they are independent.  It is a lifelong commitment.

My ramblings are done.  Time to make my low iodine dinner (hash browns and egg whites, actually pretty good)  Thanks for listening to me!