Aussie Mark needs some good vibes

[slinkp]

So glad to hear from you Mark, and that you're getting to enjoy the important stuff - is there anything more important in life than your kids' games, playing bass, and friends' weddings?

[4stringer77]

Good to hear you're getting back to fighting form again. 

[TBird1958]

Great news Mark! 

Take good care and a speedy recovery to you. 

[dadagoboi]

Speedy recovery, Mark!

[Basvarken]

Great news Mark!

[uwe]

[Basshappi]

Good news Mark, glad to hear it! Just keep fighting the good fight and stay positive.
I had my own brush with cancer and keeping upbeat and positive is a big deal so hang in there.

[Lightyear]

Good to hear that you're on the mend with an excellent prognosis!  Cancer scares the crap out of me.  Maybe buy a sports car to go with the new tattoo?  I'm sure you're wife might not approve of the stripper to go with the sports car though 

[rexdiablo]

Congratulations on successful treatment! In addition to the prescribed meds you may want to speak to your doctor about getting enough iodine, vitamin d, selenium, and iron.

Frequently we see thyroid replacement made with something called levothyroxine (aka T4,) which is the main hormone made by the thyroid. This hormone doesn't actually DO anything in the body. When you need "action" from the hormone you convert it to liothyronine (aka T3.) This conversion requires the four substances previously stated. Keeping these levels adequate will help the treatments you're receiving be as effective as possible, and help you stay healthy and feel good!

Okay, I'm a geeky pharmacist. But I make sure ALL my own thyroid patients are keeping up with these levels, just like their TSH, free T3, and free T4 levels. This may be (and I hope it is) all stuff that they've already addressed with you, but in the USA many physicians aren't following these things, certainly not the standard of practice.

I think I just doubled my word count here on the outpost...

[Grog]

I'm rather late to this thread, but glad things are going well for you Mark. Wishing you a speedy recovery & positive results from here on in..........

[luve2fli]

Awesome news Mark, glad you're on the mend!

[the mojo hobo]

Good to hear that you're on the mend with an excellent prognosis!  Cancer scares the crap out of me.  Maybe buy a sports car to go with the new tattoo?  I'm sure you're wife might not approve of the stripper to go with the sports car though 

Maybe get the sports car and not the tattoo:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/tattoo-inks-can-give-you-8485384

Recover well Aussie Mark and all you others don't avoid going to the doctor. Nine years ago my voice turned hoarse; when I finally got it diagnosed it was cancer of the larynx. After 7 weeks of radiation therapy I was left with a paralyzed vocal cord. At least I never was a good singer.

[Nocturnal]

Hoping for a speedy recovery Mark!!