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Thyroid Cancer
Archives for December 2013
Discussion List
Radiation treatment, what to expect?
Hello, my name is John. This is the first time that I've posted anything on this site but I figured that it might be a good place to seek some input. I imagine that are more than a few here with similar experience. I was was originally diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer in May 2010. Was treated with surgery at…
Prognosis with large tumor
I just found out I have a 6.3 cm and 4.4 cm thyroid tumors/nodules. Why are they called nodules not tumors? Meeting with a surgeon tomorrow for the first time. In addition to the size issue the big brother is pushing against the trachea. Also, there is a low density mass attached to the large guy. Wonder what that is all…
preparation for RAI: total withdrawal from Synthroid..or..Thyrogen
My TT was two months ago. They found cancer in both sides of the thyroid, but none in the lymph nodes. But, to be safe, the Dr has scheduled RAI for me Feb 2. In preparation for the RAI, I am scheduled for a month of low-iodine diet while at the same time going completely off the Synthroid so that I am completely…
Hypothyroidism
Hello, I am not a thyroid cancer patient, in 2009 I had stage 3 laryngeal cancer. Had chemo and radiation to the head and neck area. Earlier this year I got badly constipated and suffered great fatigue and achy feelings in my legs. My doctor tested my thyroid and it was showing hypothyroidism, I was told after the…