Recessive Gene don't fail me now.

rachael_alexi's picture

Recently my family and I have come to the conclusion that my gene pool is, for lack of a better word, fucked.

My father was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the early 90's, fortunately they caught it with just enough time. They removed his thyroid and since then he's lived with a scar that extends the entire width of his lower neck.

In July, my mother was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. They caught this very early on. I'm happy to say that they've already done the surgery, she's received the radiation and is taking her daily bill.

Due to this, my family went ballistic. I've been to the doctor more times this year, then I have in the past 5 years. I got the HPV shot, and done the bloodwork. I do not have cancer, but on my sister, they did more tests. She too has to have her thyroid removed, but for cysts.

So guess what ladies and gentlemen, more tests will be done to me. I'm scared. I'm sure thats the logical emotion to feel. I know the tests are whats best, but damn i hate the doctor.

Times like these i wish I was really adopted like my sister used to tease me about.

pshah50's picture

aww I hope you'll be ok. That's really scary to go through.

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