welcome to OCF, Emily! Im very sorry you have a need for our site. We will help you get thru whatever challenges you are facing. Our members have been thru similar situations and can help you with info and support. Sometimes just knowing you arent alone in this is the best medicine you can get.

Since you already have some thyroid issues, its imperative to get blood work done and a baseline reading for thyroid levels before you start any treatments. Radiation can cause problems years later with a patients thyroid function. Taking one little pill a day easily corrects this issue, as Im sure you already know. I've taken thyroid meds daily for around 7 years, maybe longer.

Make sure you eat all your favorite foods prior to having anything done. Your sense of taste and ability to eat may be impaired for several months During radiation your intake and water consumption will need your daily attention as this will make or break you with how easily you get thru rads.

Read and educate yourself about your illness so you can be a strong advocate for yourself.