Hello Melissa and Amber, Most of the patients here are familiar with Squamous Cell Carcinoma which has a little different treatment protocol than thyroid papillary carcinoma. Because of this you might not get an answer to your question right away. You will find that people here are willing to support you emotionally even though the cancer may be a little unfamiliar.

I wish you both well.

As a side note those of us that recieved external beam radiation are at elevated risk for this kind of cancer (thyroid papillary) long-term.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.