Karen
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        It is important for you to know that the success rate for surviving thyroid cancer is at the top of the list.  A person can function well without a thyroid by means of synthetic hormones such as synthroid.  Removal of the thyroid is not a complicated surgery.  It sounds like your physician is on the ball and the diagnosis is early.  I've said a prayer for your complete recovery.