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November 8, 2012

Brooke Burke-Charvet was recently diagnosed with having a cancerous nodule on her thyroid gland, the Dancing With the Stars co-host revealed in a video posted on her Modern Mom blog Nov. 8.

After an initial medical test failed to determine if the nodule was cancerous or benign, Burke-Charvet recalled, "I had to go through a whole bunch of additional tests and get second opinions. Long story. I got my results back and they were not good. I need to have thyroid surgery, a thyroidectomy, which means that I am going to have a nice big scar, right here, across my neck."

The actress added, "I don't get to just walk around and pretend like nothing happened or not follow up or not share, because it's going to be pretty much dead center. I didn't want anyone to read about it and get the wrong idea or think that I'm sick, because I'm not."

Despite her diagnosis, the famous brunette says she is feeling better than ever. "That's what's so crazy about this whole thing."

"I never, ever, ever thought I was going to get that phone call with bad news. I guess the truth is I'm always so used to being in control and taking care of everybody . . . and now I find myself in this really out of control situation. Here's the way I see it: I'm going to make a positive out of this negative thing. I am going to be a really good patient and I am going to do everything I need to do. I booked my surgery and it's taken me a couple months to really wrap my head around this."

The Playboy model added, "Now I'm good and I'm ready to deal with it and I'm going to be fine. I feel really, really strong. Doctors say that this is a 'good kind of cancer to have.' That sounds so crazy. But my doctor did tell me that this is a happily ever after ending kind of thing."

The Connecticut native and Baywatch alum David Charvet tied the knot in St. Barts in August 2011. The couple are parents to daughter Rain, 5, and son Shaya, 4. Burke also has two children from her previous marriage to plastic surgeon Garth Fisher, daughters Neriah, 12, and Sierra, 10.

"As crazy as it is, my head is in the right place," Burke-Charvet said, "and it's gonna be good."

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Brooke Burke-Charvet: I Have Thyroid Cancer

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Praying for you Brooke. Get better soon so you can be a Mommy to your babies and enjoy your time with hubby.

Posted by star love November 9, 2012, 10:58 am

Also before they remove the thyroid they go through nuclear medicine to kill it and they can't be touch anything for 7 days, they eat with plastic utensils and bedding and clothes have to be washed separate in hot water. Any surface they touch has to be scrubbed with bleach.

Posted by mom of 4 November 9, 2012, 9:03 am

My Dad was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 2 years ago and had his removed. His scar is barely noticeable. He also has to have regular check ups, because there is a small chance the cancer can reoccur in the lungs. He is on Synthroid for the rest of his life to trick his body into thinking he still has a thyroid. Since he has no thyroid, he has no immune system, so he gets sick easier and has to watched for infection at the first sign of a cold. My uncle had his removed do to Graves Disease and goes through the same things. Whenever they go to the hospital, they are automatically put on IV antibiotics and are isolated from other patients for their own protection. If any family member is sick, sadly we can only talk on the phone and can't visit in person.

Posted by mom of 4 November 9, 2012, 8:57 am

I have seen that surgery a few times,,there wasnt any BIG SCAR. Besides she has a plastic surgeon ex husband. Wishing her well.

Posted by Madorah November 9, 2012, 7:03 am

God be with YOU- all of ya every moment!!! God's Best and we'll keep y'all in prayers for it all to go quicky with swift healing.

Posted by SkiBirdie November 9, 2012, 12:29 am

Wishing her well.

Posted by lyav November 8, 2012, 11:37 pm

Honestly! No one would want to walk around with a big thick pink neck either! Maybe they can do more about it now, but the location of the scar may pose a problem.

Posted by Bbthumper November 8, 2012, 10:35 pm

I don't think people should be to offended concerning the scar comment, only because, some people develope a condition called keloid! And unfortunately it can appear several months after surgery. So if you have not had any complications such as this, it's truly a BLESSING, along with being a SURVIVOR! FYI! Just in case! (Keloids, is that thick raised skin that sometimes you may see on people earlobes when they pierce their ears), not saying she have this condition, but it maybe a concern.

Posted by Bbthumper November 8, 2012, 10:27 pm

THANK-YOU POOKIE!!!! I Totally agree with your comment. I also had my thyroid removed, and the scar is barely noticeable. Having a visible scar was the LAST thing on my mind when my test results came back bad.

Posted by Cloudy Now November 8, 2012, 8:12 pm

Am sorry to tell u but my sister has had her thyroid removed because of cancer guess its not a small scar so please she didn't say no misinformations here

Posted by Its all bout fame November 8, 2012, 8:11 pm

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