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Thyroid Cancer

Archives for March 2017

Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone! I found out yesterday that I have papillary thyroid cancer. I have an appointment next week with my endo to discuss treatment, but I was wondering if anyone could share their experience? I've done alot of research about surgery, radioactive iodine treatment, etc. but wanted to know from people who have been…
Neck Dissection? Robotic guided?
Looking for a doctor that performs neck dissection with robotic assistace. Possibly even a doctor that will preform this sugery less invasive.
Need advice
I recently took radiation pill after doing low iodine diet it's been three days since I took the pill I been in my home those three days is my 5 year safe to come home I want to be sure its safe. can I prepare his foods yet?
FNA on 2 nodules - what to expect? Any warnings?
i am currently in chemo for ovarian cancer. During my first CT the scan discovered 4 nodules on the thyroid. A subsequent ultrasound confirmed that 2 of the 4 nodules warrant FNA. I understand it is done in working with an ultrasound. Can someone tell me what to expect? Do you feel the needles? Do they hold down your head?…
Medullary Thyroid Cancer total Neck Dissection Lymphectomy
Was wondering if anyone else who has had a neck dissection with lymphectomy is experiencing issues with extreme heat or cold? Seems that when I am outside working that I experience lymphedema. Is this normal? I am post op as of July 11, 2016. Being a Farmer my lively hood requires me to be outside. Not sure if I am going…
one big waiting game !!!
In relation to fine need aspiration tests done on thyroid nodules, does an abnormal cell result mean cancer? Some advice would be helpful as i'm confused by this result and i didnt think to ask questions at the time of the appointment and i dont know why i didnt just ask for more information on the result.! i was told to…
Thyroid Cancer Recurrence Symptoms?
Hello everyone. Forgive me for asking this but I moved in January, and havent seen an endo since November, and dont have insurance for another month. So here goes... I had a total thyroidectomy in 2014 for Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Took awhile for my TG to come down but 6 months later it become undetectable. I had 150 mci…
1 year post thyroidectomy for papillary cancer. sudden high TSH: 84. what could be the cause?
My 18 year old daughter had complete thyroidectomy after papillary Thyroid cancer. Her levels have been normal up until Nov. 2016. All of a sudden she is feeling terrible - cold, muscle pain, major fatigue, brain fog, depression. Brought in for blood tests. TSH now 84! What could be the cause? Has not missed doses of…

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