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rcb33194
rcb33194

Hello.  I am due to have ankle surgery next week followed by RAI (Radioactive Iodine Therapy) for Stage III Papillary Cancer 5 weeks 4 days later.  The Radiologist was a tad concerned for me to have the surgery prior to the Radiation due to the possiblity of still have inflammation from the ankle surgery.  The ankle surgery is for an old injury (10 years ago) that revealed just recently by MRI that I have a missing ligament that must of torn back then and some bone chips, calcification, etc.  So it wil require pins and reconstruction. Anyone have any thoughts, experience or advice on the matter?  It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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  • lindathepinda
    lindathepinda rcb33194

    Posted

    Do you have a lot of complaints of the ankle? Otherwise you could consider postponing the operation till you're done with the RAI and have recovered from that.

    Personally I would never ignore a concern from a Radiologist, even if it is little.

    • rcb33194
      rcb33194 lindathepinda

      Posted

      Hi. Thank you for your response. The ankle is painful especially since re-spraining (4th time) it the day before my first Thyroid surgery in October. And then did it again a few weeks ago. The radiologist wanted 6 weeks post op at least. So I bumped up my radiation another week as he recommended. Decisions, decisions sad blah

    • lindathepinda
      lindathepinda rcb33194

      Posted

      Hi rbc, quite a complicated situation to be in indeed, you've got quite a lot on your plate.

      Since it appears you followed the advice of the radiologist you should be fine. Six weeks after a procedure your body should be inflammation free anyway. 

      I hope everything goes smoothly for you and in a few months will be free of pain and cancer, and that you will only get healthier over time.

      Take good care of yourself,

      wish you all the best.

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