I had a full thyroidectomy 6 years ago (I am 54 years old now). The aftermath was nearly unbearable for the next 5 years. Only a few 20 minute naps each night in between terrible and very long hotflashes. No problem going to sleep, just awakened constantly by hotflashes. Also, 3-day migranes every 2-3 weeks. It was a living nightmare. Now I have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, and the plan is a full hysterectomy, and no more estrogen supplements (which could have caused this). My fear...there will be nothing left of me to keep me from just giving up on life. Can I actually survive this? The cancer was caught early. Isn't there any other options? I can't go through that nightmare again.