That being said, I'm not 100% cancer free yet, but I'm pretty damn close! The tests did show a very small rise in my thyroglobulin (about 1.4 which is practically nothing in comparison to the >70 levels I had after my first surgery.) This suggests that there is microscopic desease still, but since it didn't uptake any of the radiation it's not worth the risks of more radioactive iodine. I'll most likely have to return for more ultrasounds in a few months, but it's pretty much as close to cancer free as I can be!
It's been a fantastic way to bring in the new year! I've been feeling better and better and have almost complete mobility of my shoulder and neck back! The whole left side of my neck is still pretty numb, but the swelling has gone down a bunch and I've been enjoying scaring people with my impressive new scar and thinking of new stories to go along with it! It is so wonderful to be back in Australia and I have been soaking up the summer sun! I just got back from volunteering at a big music festival and boogieing in the new year with a few of my amazing friends! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world and I couldn't think of a better start to what I have no doubt will be the best year yet!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
