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Thyroid Cancer

Archives for June 2010

anybody get a gigantic swollon neck way out past their chin from a needle biopsy on thy thyroid
I had two needle different needle biopsies on my thyroid--one on the right side (seven yrs ago) and then one on the left side when a nodule appeared there. The first biopsy was normal looking--just a little trouble breathing as it was close to the windpipe.It was also benign. But the second biopsy done in Feb, 2009 looked…
Going total hypothyroid
My RAI treatment is set for July 9th. Here's my question I had my surgery on May 6th took everything out as it did come back cancer so I have been off my thyroid meds for a while now. My back feels like it is seizing up in my muscle areas. Anyone else have this and is there any relief? Sometimes it feels like its going to…
LOW IODINE DIET
i AM CONFUSED ABOUT HOW LONG YOU ARE ON THE LOW IODINE DIET. MY DR'S OFFICE GAVE ME NO REAL INSTRUCTIONS. I WENT ON THE THYCA LOW IODINE COOKBOOK FOR TWO WEEKS I GO TO THE HOSPITAL MONDAY THREE DAYS IN A ROW--MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. I WAS TOLD ON WEDNESDAY I BELIEVE I SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM PETS AND SMALL CHILDREN WHEN…
Thyroid Cancer and No Insurance?
I was just wondering if anyone out there knows of any type of assistance available. I've been trying to look around online but I can't find anything. I recently got let go from my job and my insurance is going to drop at the end of this month and I have all of my one-year tests and check-ups coming up next month. They…
I had my Tg Levels taken again
I sent a post awhile ago stating that my thyroglobulin level has always been non-detectable since my surgery, which has been 1 1/2 ago. Earlier this year, my Tg level came back at 14. I had a body scan and it came back negative. A couple months after that I had another round of bloodwork done and now it came back at 1.1…
What are effects of radioactive iodine treatment?
My doctor discovered a thyroid nodule in my left thyroid seven years ago. He did a sonogram and a fine needle aspiration. The FNA was inconclusive, so they repeated it. Again, inconclusive. My doctor advised me to repeat the process in a year. I did what he advised. I have had sonograms every six months and FNA once a year…
Parathyroid nodule
I have hypothyroidism and currently taking .137 MCG. I have noticed that I was sore on the front of my throat so since I was due to have my levels done I had my doctor check it. Next day had a thyroid sono and this morning got the call that I have a 1/2" nodule on my parathyroid. Well I have looked for a message board on…
DID ANYBODY ELSE HAVE AN INOPERABLE THYROID TUMOR?
I WAS IN THYROID AND THORAIC SURGERY FOR MORE THAN FIVE HOURS BUT THEY COULD NOT REMOVE MY TUMOR. IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE AORTA AND WINDPIPE. NOW I AM GOING TO GET IODINE TREATMENT AND THEY HOPE TO SHRINK IT MAYBE FIFTY PERCENT. ALSO I AM TAKING SUTENT. I AM ON AN IODINE FREE DIET TO GET READY FOR TREATMENT. I AM GRATEFUL…
Waiting on Results
I have been diagnosed with having three thyroid nodules-this was found after an ultrasound so my doctor sent me to have a thyroid scan which I had yesterday...I am wondering because the nurse who did the scan said to me that she would see if the doctor on duty wanted to talk to me afterwards-he didn't so would I be right…
How do you ever get to feel normal again??
I'm trying to figure out how to go through the next year leading a normal life while I wait for a thyroglobin level, and a body scan in 1 year. I'm done with the surgery, I'm done with the RAI, now regulating meds with every 6 week draws of blood. But my endocrinologist isn't going to test my thyroglobulin level until just…
SUTENT
I FEEL AS THO I HAVE A GREAT TEAM OF DRS AT NY HOSPITAL. ONE IS TRYING ME ON RADIOACTIVE IODINT TREATMENT TO SHRINK TUMOR. THE ONCOLOGOLIST IS GIVING ME SUTENT THREE DAYS AFTER ENCININOLOGY BEGINS THIS RADIOLOICAL IODINE TREATMENT--IT IS NOT THE FIVE DAY A WEEK-SIX WEEK KIND. MY THYROID TUMOR WAS INOPERABLE THO THEY TREY…
IODINE FREE DIET
I have to start a low iodine diet--and I eat in restaurants alot as it is hard for me to shop and cook as i have a muscle disease. I downloaded the diet from thyca--but cud use all the advice I can get. Did you give up soy products? How many calories did you eat? Any input would be so appreciated. My thyroid tumor was…
tanning after RAI
Hello! I will be having a TT next monday the 21st. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a few weeks ago. I have my RAI therapy 30 days following my surgery. My question is how soon after the RAI can I go tanning?!?
Just got back from my endocrinologist
My blood levels are still not where they want to be, so I'll have more blood work done in 6 weeks with the new dosage of Synthroid. TSH was 25.75, and T4 was 1.09. I don't see the doctor for 6 months, and in 1 year they will do a scan and a thyroglobulin level to see if there are any signs of thyroid cancer or not..,...my…
how soon after a total Thyroidectomy can I have RAI
Is it standard to wait two months to undergo RAI or can it be done sooner. I know I have to have it done and I just want to get it over with so I can see if the cancer is in any other part of my body.
special precautions
I have an odd question. But I am newly diagnosed and am trying to get my questions answered as they pop into my head. With thyroid cancer,do you have to wear a medical bracelet that would alarm EMT's that you are a thyroid cancer patient.
Haven't been here much
Since finishing my RAI and getting a good report on my scan and my thyroglobulin test which was confirmed by both the radiation doctor and my endo I am trying to lead a normal life for a while. I had a blood test done last week, and I see my endo in a couple of weeks for a treatment plan for the next 6 - 12 months. I am…
Very Upset
I called my Endo's office today because no one had told me whether I needed to be on a low-iodine diet and they haven't called about my bodyscan either. After my surgery(5/6/10) the nurse called to tell me to quit taking the synthroid and that she would be calling me in about 2 weeks. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks and when I…
Thyroid Cancer that spread into lungs
I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma(stage 4)in March,2009. It had mestastisized to lymph glands and my lungs. I had a thyroidectomy in April, and the lymph glands were removed as well. I was referred to an Endocrinologist that takes forever to get me scheduled for treatments. My first treatment wasn't until August. I…

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