Margaret, Any chance you could ask your husband's oncologist his/her take on the situation? It wouldn't hurt to get a few opinions on the different treatments. The thyroid is a crazy gland and he will probably need to be on meds for the rest of his life if and when they remove it. My daughter has been on meds for 3 years now due to hypothyroidism. It's just a tiny pill but it must be taken everyday without fail. Good luck with your info hunting!

Sue

cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.