Thyroid Cancer
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Second scan
I am about to have my second scan to see if any tissue is left. I had my thyriod taken out in Nov 2007. I just want to know if any one out there had a good or bad scan??? I was told that is any tissue was left I will have to have treatment again. I start that wonderfull diet again next week, for 11 days then go in and get…
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The mask
July 2, 2008 I am 70 years old. I am very hard of hearing and I have papillary thyroid cancer, which a thyroidectomy in November and a double dose of radioactive iodine in December did not totally kill. It was decided that 6 or 7 weeks of radiation should kill the remaining cancerous cells. Let me share with you what…
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cough and hoarseness after RAI
I had a total thyroidectomy 14 years ago. In June, I had a thyrogen scan that showed a recurrence. I went into the hospital last Wed. (8/13) for radioactive iodine treatment. On Thursday I noticed that I had developed a cough and by Friday night (after I was discharged) I became very hoarse. It is slowly getting better…
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ultrasound
Has everyone on this message board had an ultrasound? I have not had one since I was diagnosed in 95. I have had a few scans. I also have read that if you had hashimotos disease that tg levels dont rise. Mine are not at zero if they should be. I have an appt in under 2 weeks. Should I be asking for an US? Thanks, Karen
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medullary thyroid cancer
I was diagnose with medullary thyroid cancer I was told it's a female problem and a rare deasese is there a male out there with this problem.
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Friend with Papillary Throid Cancer
Please be watching for a new poster to your Board called DrummerboyJohn or similar to that. I am a recent tonsil cancer survivor and he is just now"coming into the fold". I suggested he join the CSN and he plans to post pretty quickly I think. I know you guys have a wealth of knowledge to share with him and help him out.…