From initial symptoms, through to diagnosis of papillary thyroid cancer, and finally to surgery, radioiodine therapy, external beam radiotherapy, and other surgeries due to the legacy of radiation treatment. This book is a comprehensive guide for anybody just diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. As an aside, the author has added her thoughts and feelings during her long 15 year cancer journey, and also the effect that her condition had on her nearest and dearest. This is the fourth book in the 'Living With Thyroid Cancer' series, and incorporates all 3 previous books and also brings the reader up to date with additional material. The three books featured are Thyroid Cancer for Beginners, Living With Thyroid Cancer, and Relapse! There is life after an advanced cancer diagnosis, and Glenda Shepherd is still living it!