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???'s from a NEWBIE
I posted in another group (military) but think I'll have better luck with this more frequented site. I have deleted the VA/MIL specific questions, but if someone is mil. and can go to that post, I had quite a few specific questions. Following are more generalized questions pertinent to my Papillary Cancer and subsequent…
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my dad's cancer
my dad was diagnosed in march with medullary thyroid cancer which spread to lymph nodes, spine, pelvis and skull. he is getting 12 radiation treatments to his back and thyroid. Everything I've read shows surgery to be the first line of defense, but the surgeon said his tumor was wrapped around too many things and would be…
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Energy Levels and swallowing problems HELP Me Please..
I have a question and am hoping someone can help. In 2003 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I had complete removal of my thyroid as well as several lymph nodes and neck muscles due to the size of the growth. Also my parathyroid was taken out cut up and put back into my neck in the hopes that it may decide to work again.…
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scans
Hi all! I had a total thyroidectomy with 7 nodes removed, 3 which were cancerous, pappilary/differentiary ;in 95.Followed by 101 MC of I-131 I had 3 scans in approx 4 yrs, all which were clear. Well, I must say, I have 'slacked off' a bit in going to my Endo. only went about 3 times since then. Anyone know how often you…