Just talked to my son. The surgeon called my DIL to check up and talk to her. She does not need radiation... she was able to keep half her thyroid, and just needs to be checked in six months... he was very positive the cancer is behind her. Jeez, I hate writing that word. I am so relieved I've been crying for half an hour. And... I'm doing it again. She's an amazing mother and person, and my son adores her. We all do... and she is astonishingly beautiful. My son hit the jackpot... and we are blessed she's come through this okay.