Kanker Tiroid Stadium 2 Tidak Bisa Menghentikan Aku Untuk Melakukan Kegiatanku Sehari-hari

Perjuanganku Untuk Melawan Kanker Tiroid.

Kanker Tiroid Stadium 2 Tidak Bisa Menghentikan Aku Untuk Melakukan Kegiatanku Sehari-hari.

* Aku masih bisa tetap bekerja. Operasi pertama untuk mengambil benjolan di tenggorokanku dilakukan pada 20 Juni 2026 dan aku sudah kembali bekerja pada 23 Juni 2026. Operasi kedua untuk mengambil Kanker Tiroid dilakukan pada 8 Agustus 2026 dan aku sudah kembali bekerja pada 12 Agustus 2026. Puji Tuhan Yesus Kristus, semua operasinya dilakukan pada hari Sabtu. Jadi aku "libur dari bekerja karena sakit" hanya 1 sampai 2 hari saja. Puji Tuhan Yesus Kristus juga yang telah memberikan pekerjaan jenis WFH, sehingga aku tidak perlu menghabiskan tenagaku di jalan raya untuk pergi ke kantor, dan aku masih punya tenaga untuk memulihkan kesehatanku sehingga dapat kembali bekerja dengan baik.

* Aku masih bisa melakukan kegiatanku sehari-hari. Setelah meninggalkan RS dan kembali ke rumahku, aku langsung merapikan rumahku, mencuci baju, mandi, makan dan minum, dan menyiram tanaman. Puji Tuhan Yesus Kristus yang masih memberikan aku tenaga dan kekuatan untuk mengurus diriku dan bertanggung jawab atas Semua Berkat-Nya.

* Aku masih bisa berolahraga. Aku sempat beristirahat sejenak dari melakukan olahraga, tapi ada rasa ketidak sabaran dari diriku untuk duduk dan tidur saja tanpa melakukan berbagai gerakan. Setelah beristirahat selama kurang dari 1 minggu, aku langsung aktif untuk lebih banyak bergerak, mulai dari melakukan jalan kaki, angkat beban yang ringan, mengurus rumahku, dll.
Dear Astrid, terus bergeraklah, agar kamu bisa menuju hidup yang sehat dan bahagia! 💪

Tuhanku Terkasih Yesus Kristus, aku sungguh bersyukur bahwa Engkau merencanakan dan memudahkan hidupku dengan baik. Letak RS nya dekat dengan rumahku, aku bekerja dengan jenis WFH, operasinya dilakukan pada hari Sabtu, dll. Semuanya adalah Berkat-Mu untukku dan semuanya terjadi karena Engkau mencintai aku. Aku mencintai-Mu, Yesus. Aku adalah Milik-Mu, Kristus.

Perjuanganku Untuk Melawan Kanker Tiroid:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/08/perjuanganku-untuk-melawan-kanker-tiroid.html

Proses Penyembuhan dan Pemulihan Setelah Operasi Tumor Payudara dan Kanker Tiroid:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/09/proses-penyembuhan-dan-pemulihan.html

Cinta,
Astrid Amalia
Instruktur Yoga, Peneliti, Penulis, Blogger, dan Penyintas Tumor dan Kanker

#Sehat #Tiroid #Kanker #Kista #Tumor

Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer Doesn't Stop Me From Doing My Daily Activities

My Fight Against Thyroid Cancer.

Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer Doesn't Stop Me From Doing My Daily Activities.

* I can still work. The first surgery to remove a lump in my throat was performed on June 20, 2026, and I returned to work on June 23, 2026. The second surgery to remove the Thyroid Cancer was performed on August 8, 2026, and I returned to work on August 12, 2026. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, all the surgeries were performed on Saturdays. So I only had one or two days off from work due to illness. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ for providing a work-from-home (WFH) job, so I don't have to spend all my energy commuting to the office, and I still have the energy to recover my health and return to work well.

* I can still do my daily activities. After leaving the hospital and returning home, I immediately tidied up my house, washed my clothes, showered, ate and drank, and watered the plants. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, who still gives me the energy and strength to take care of myself and be responsible for all His Blessings.

* I can still exercise. I took a short break from exercising, but I felt impatient to just sit and sleep without doing any exercise. After resting for less than a week, I immediately became more active and moved around more, starting with walking, lifting light weights, taking care of my house, etc.
Dear Astrid, keep moving, so you can live a healthy and happy life! 💪

My Beloved Lord Jesus Christ, I am truly grateful that You planned and made my life easy. The hospital is close to my home, I work from home, the surgeries were on Saturdays, etc. All of this is Your Blessing to me, and it all happened because You love me. I love You, Jesus. I am Yours, Christ.  ✝️

My Battle Against Thyroid Cancer:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-battle-against-thyroid-cancer.html

The Healing and Recovery Process After My Breast Tumor and Thyroid Cancer Surgeries:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-healing-and-recovery-process-after.html

Love,
Astrid Amalia
Yoga Instructor, Researcher, Writer, Blogger, and Tumor & Cancer Survivor

#Healthy #Thyroid #Cancer #Cyst #Tumor

The Healing and Recovery Process After My Breast Tumor and Thyroid Cancer Surgeries

My Battle Against a Breast Tumor and Thyroid Cancer.

The Healing and Recovery Process After My Breast Tumor and Thyroid Cancer Surgeries.

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer in May 2026, after having previously been diagnosed with a Breast Tumor in 2000. Fortunately, the Breast Tumor was benign, but the Thyroid Cancer was quite aggressive.

I have conducted various methods to support my Healing and Recovery after the Breast Tumor and Thyroid Cancer Surgeries were conducted:

* Taking Levothyroxine at 7:30 AM. This medication replaces the Thyroid function I lost after surgery. Consequently, I must take it for the rest of my life.

* Taking Calcium supplements at 1:00 PM.

* Eating healthy foods. Every day, I consume 6 Eggs, 3 Chicken Livers, Tomatoes, Beans, and both White and Red Sweet Potatoes.

* Getting adequate rest. I make an effort to nap during the day when needed, but prioritizing a good night's sleep is essential.

* Avoiding toxins. I strive to avoid sugar, processed foods, MSG, and any factory-made foods.

* Staying diligent with health check-ups and doctor visits. Due to the Thyroid Cancer, I have to see an Oncologist once a month for monitoring, consultations, and getting necessary medications.

I am grateful that the progression from the Tumor to Cancer was very slow. I hope to manage my Health Condition as effectively as possible.

I hope to become healthier. 🙏

My Battle Against Thyroid Cancer:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-battle-against-thyroid-cancer.html

Astrid Amalia
Yoga Instructor, Researcher, Writer, Blogger, and Tumor & Cancer Survivor

#Health #Thyroid #Cancer #Cyst #Tumor

Proses Penyembuhan dan Pemulihan Setelah Operasi Tumor Payudara dan Kanker Tiroid

Perjuanganku untuk Melawan Tumor Payudara dan Kanker Tiroid.

Proses Penyembuhan dan Pemulihan Setelah Operasi Tumor Payudara dan Kanker Tiroid.

Aku menderita Kanker Tiroid Stadium 2 yang ditemukan pada Mei 2026, dan sebelumnya aku menderita Tumor Payudara yang ditemukan pada tahun 2000. Beruntungnya adalah Tumor Payudaranya jinak, namun sayangnya Kanker Tiroidnya lumayan ganas.

Aku melakukan berbagai metode untuk melakukan Penyembuhan dan Pemulihan setelah Operasi Tumor Payudara dan Kanker Tiroid dilakukan:

* Minum obat Levothyroxine pada jam 7.30 pagi. Obat ini adalah obat pengganti Tiroidku yang sudah diambil melalui proses operasi. Oleh sebab itu, aku harus meminum obat ini seumur hidup.

* Minum obat Kalsium pada jam 1 siang.

* Makan makanan yang sehat. Setiap hari, aku makan 6 Telur, 3 Ati Ayam, Tomat, Kacang, dan Ubi Putih dan Ubi Merah.

* Istirahat yang cukup. Setiap hari, aku berusaha untuk tidur pada siang hari bila diperlukan, dan yang utama adalah tidur pada malam hari.

* Menghindari racun. Aku berusaha untuk tidak mengkonsumsi dan tidak makan gula, makanan yang diproses, vetsin, dan semua makanan yang dibuat oleh pabrik.

* Rajin mengecek kesehatan dan kontrol ke dokter. Dengan adanya Kanker Tiroid, maka aku harus bertemu dengan Dokter Onkologi setiap sebulan sekali untuk kontrol, konsultasi, dan mendapatkan obat yang diperlukan.

Aku bersyukur bahwa perkembangan dari Tumor menjadi Kanker berlangsung sangat lambat. Aku berharap dapat mengelola Kondisi Kesehatanku dengan sebaik-baiknya.

Semoga aku dapat menjadi lebih sehat. 🙏

Perjuanganku Untuk Melawan Kanker Tiroid:

https://astridamalia.blogspot.com/2026/08/perjuanganku-untuk-melawan-kanker-tiroid.html

Astrid Amalia
Instruktur Yoga, Peneliti, Penulis, Blogger, dan Penyintas Tumor dan Kanker

#Sehat #Tiroid #Kanker #Kista #Tumor

My Battle Against Thyroid Cancer

My Battle Against Thyroid Cancer

This is the story of my battle against Thyroid Cancer in my throat.

- May 26, 2026: A lump suddenly appeared on my neck after I sneezed and had a cold.

- May 29, 2026: I went to a General Doctor at a nearby clinic to have the lump examined. Although the Doctor had already advised me to go to the hospital for a checkup, I still asked him to prescribe cold medicine, hoping the lump was due to the flu.

- June 4, 2026: Because the lump hadn't healed, I returned to the nearby clinic and requested a referral letter to have my health checked at the hospital. After receiving the referral letter, I immediately went to the nearest hospital to have the lump examined by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) Doctor. Because the lump was attached to my Thyroid, the ENT Doctor asked if I often felt anxious, restless, and worried. The ENT Doctor said that anxiety, restlessness, and worry were closely related to my Thyroid. The ENT Doctor then ordered an ultrasound of my throat. 

During the ultrasound, the Doctor who performed the ultrasound found several cysts and nodules on my Thyroid. The ultrasound predicted that my lump was grade 4B, meaning malignant. The Doctor who performed the ultrasound told me not to worry because the sickness was already in my body. He stated that what I needed to do was find a solution to battle against this sickness. Thank you.

- June 11, 2026: The ENT Doctor decided to have further tests by an Oncologist.

- June 13, 2026: During the meeting with the Oncologist, the Oncologist said that he would conduct surgery on my throat and remove my left Thyroid and the lump. However, I asked the Oncologist to only remove the lump. The Oncologist agreed, but he said that I would have to be willing to undergo a second surgery if the laboratory confirmed that the lump was malignant. I agreed and accepted.

- June 15, 2026: The hospital decided that the surgery to remove my lump would be performed on June 20, 2026. I had to see a Cardiologist and an Internist before the surgery.

Note: According to my family, the lump in my throat is a family/genetic condition. Everyone in my family has had lumps, and one person has had cancer.

I am grateful that I am not married and will not have children because I am already in menopause. If I had children, I would have produced a sick child.

The breast tumor I had in 2000 turned out to be a family condition.

- June 17, 2026: The Internist said that my entire body, including my kidneys and thyroid hormones, is healthy. The Cardiologist also said that my heart is healthy. Therefore, the surgery on the Thyroid in my throat can be performed.

- June 18, 2026: The Anesthesiologist said that he would administer general anesthesia before the surgery. Since I have had several surgeries, he hoped the anesthesia would work well and the surgery would be successful.  Thank you.

- June 20, 2026: The surgery for the lump in my throat was performed in the afternoon. Before the surgery, I joked with the Anesthesiologist. When the anesthetic rose from my wrist to the middle of my arm, I immediately floated into the sky. 😆

Note: I woke up from my sleep in the sky about 3 or 4 hours after the surgery was completed. When I woke up, I immediately ran to the bathroom to pee, even though my family had told me not to walk after the surgery because I might float and fall. It turned out not to be! I was still able to walk normally to the bathroom while carrying my IV pole. 💪

Before the surgery, I felt the lump shrink, but it turned out to have sunk into my throat. 😭

I'm still grateful. The surgery went quickly and smoothly.

- June 22, 2026: The Oncologist who examined me said I could go home today.  👍

I was then able to go home after having the bandage on my neck changed, taking my medication, and taking care of the paperwork.

- July 7, 2026: The Oncologist said the lab results confirmed that the lump on my thyroid was Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, also known as Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer.

- July 14, 2026: The Oncologist said that because I had Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer, my entire Thyroid would be removed from my throat through a second surgery. The entire surgery would be performed in August. The Oncologist also said that after the second surgery and after my Thyroid was removed, I would be dependent on a medication called Levothyroxine. The Oncologist also said that after the second surgery, there would be emotional changes. I could suddenly become angry or sad.

- August 1, 2026: The Oncologist announced that he would perform a Total Thyroidectomy. This meant removing my entire Thyroid gland. 😭

- August 3, 2026: The Surgical Officer scheduled a blood test, a heart exam, and meetings with the Cardiologist, Internist, and Anesthesiologist. The surgery schedule was also set.

Note: I felt sad because my Thyroid gland would be removed. It's small, but it's the one that regulates hormones, heart function, stomach function, and so on. The Thyroid gland's function is very important, so I would be dependent on Levothyroxine if my Thyroid gland was removed.

- August 4, 2026: The Internist was a little concerned about the condition she found in my blood. She asked me to have a second blood test. Fortunately, everything was fine, and she cleared me for surgery. The Cardiologist, who loves to sing, said that my heart was fine, so I was cleared for surgery.

- August 7, 2026: The Anesthesiologist I met today provided a lot of reassuring information, and I could tell he was trying to calm me down with his friendly conversational style. Thank you.

- August 8, 2026: The surgery to remove my Thyroid from my throat was performed. The 7-hour anesthesia and surgery were performed smoothly and safely.

Note: The size of the Thyroid removed from my throat was the size of my palm. It was huge!

The Oncologist said that because I had cancer, my entire Thyroid, including the surrounding area, was removed from my throat.

My family told me that when I first woke up from my long sleep after the anesthesia, I immediately sat up. The nurse then got angry because I wasn't allowed to get up right after the surgery, and she was afraid I'd fall.

This is my best post-surgery humor. It turns out that even after cancer, I'm still Supergirl! 😀

I still have a long way to go.  I remain patient and determined to battle against Thyroid Cancer in my body. Who else can and should battle against Thyroid Cancer if not me?

My battle against Thyroid Cancer may seem easy to some people, but it's not easy for me. In addition to battling Thyroid Cancer, I also have to struggle to manage my feelings, emotions, and mental state. What I need is support, not just comments that my Thyroid Cancer is common, mild, and normal. Please consider my feelings, emotions, and mental state. Pray for me, love me, care for me, and help me.

There are always people asking me to stay positive. Of course, I always try to think positively and do positive things. But cancer is cancer, a serious sickness. Allow me to have my fears, my worries, my anger, and my sadness. I'm only human, and I'm suffering from a serious sickness that may spread and has no cure. I'm not forcing you to understand, but I just want you to know. If you disagree with my expressions and emotions, please stay away from me. Thank you for your understanding.

My Beloved Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for the smooth running of my Thyroid Cancer surgery. I believe in You and believe that You are always present in my life. My Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Mary, Saint Joseph, the Holy Spirits, Saint Michael, Saint Raphael, and Saint Gabriel, please heal me, deliver me from evil, and protect me, my home, and my work. Amen. 🙏

#Health #Thyroid #Cancer #Cyst #Tumor