Its not unusual for oral cancer patients to have thyroid issues after radiation. Ive seen a few with issues like Jens. Most of us can be managed with one little pill a day, I now take thyroid meds every day too. Once a patient begins taking these pills to regulate their thyroid, they will need them for the rest of their life. Its really not a big deal at all.

Thanks for posting, it really does help to give others hope. Best wishes with Jens continuing recovery!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile