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Thyroid Cancer

Archives for February 2012

medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
My sister was just diagnosed with early stage medullary thyroid carcinoma. We would like to know if it is sporadic or familial. Do we have to submit this request to her physician?
Thyroglobulin at 2....do RAI again?
I had my total thyroid taken out and multiple lymph nodes taken out. Both my thryoid and some of the lymphnodes tested positive. Before I took the RAI my thyroglobulin level was at a 22 and my scan showed that I had activity in my neck. After 1 year, my scan came back clear but my Tg level is at a 2. So my question is...do…
lymph node
I had my 6 month post treatment ultrasound and there was a small lymph node ~5mm there. Doc said 'not to worry' so of course, I worried. She said it did not have any characteristics of cancerous lymph nodes, but I'm concerned why it might be slightly larger. Anyone know more about that? I am still paranoid that everything…
Anxiety med, post TT?
Hi everyone I had TT in late March 2011, and RAI in late august. My endo keeps my TSH -1 (0,0..) , and I've been too anxious, with palpitations and tired the last few months. It is a long story, but a psychiatrist prescribed my 40mg of paroxetine (Paxil). I don't want to take it, because it is too much and I don't want to…
depression
hi everyone, 2 years ago i've done total thyroidectomy and after 1 year i'm suffering severe depression.i research for the internet and i found out i'm having bipolar disorder. is there anyone who can advice me what to do i'm having low energy and no interest to do anything that was funny for me before.i'm having treatment…
Protandim
Is anyone out there taking Protandim? http://www.protandim.com/ I have a friend with Hashimoto's and other issues that says this stuff has changed her life. Thanks!
CTCA
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA?
newly diagnosed stage 4 m thyroid cancer
I went to the ER for a UTI and they found spots on my lungs,thyroid,and in my bones. All of the tests and biopsies were done in 2 days. Now I await the final diagnosis and recommended treatment plan. I love living am 53 female Floridian who has 3 chidren and a Grandson. please tell me of your successes and recommendation
looking for information
I was diagnosed with stage I papillary in June 2011. I had a TT but didn't do RAI. I started taking levothyroxcine and when I did blood work in November my TSH levels were .4 but this month when I did them they were 2.5... My endo didn't really give me much info as to whether I should be worried or not, just asked if there…
Very Worried.
Hi Everyone, I found out some news today that i'm needing some advice on. I had my TT Jan.10. Found out Papillary Carcinoma Feb. 9th, Found out today that I'm pregnant!? So naturally I am very worried and scared. We've wanted another baby for a long time, but now is not when we were thinking. I'll be calling my doctor…
Pets during RAI treatment
I am having RAI on feb 20 2012 and I have four cats. I've heard both ways as far as isolating them just like people. Does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do and how I can take of them while on isolation. Removing them from the house temporarily is not an option. Thank you.
Can some one help me regarding thyrogen shots
Hii everyone. I know there is a shortage of the thyrogen shots but I was wondering if anyone has been able to order this themselves or even have found this drug. If so where? i live in Monroe, Connecticut. The np at my doctors office has mot found it for me and when I tRy to call around to see if I can locate it she gets…
Alcohol Ablation - is it really safe and appropriate for recurrence?
I may have a recurrence in 2 small lymph nodes; waiting to have the biopsy done. I've heard conflicting things about alchohol ablation. I've heard it is not good; or that it may not help with lymph node recurrence. I've also heard it could be a great alternative to surgery. I've already had my TT, Right and Left Radical…
tall cell papillary carcinoma
Hello, Thought I posted last night, but can't find my post. I know how this website can be as I am NED for a completely different cancer and am part of another discussion group. Okay, I have just been diagnosed with tall cell papillary carcinoma, a more aggressive variant of papillary carcinoma. I searched on this…

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