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NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR A SURGEON IN SF OR BAY AREA
Hi, I was just diagnosed with TC (papillary); I have three nodules, the primary located on the Isthmus (2cm) and two smaller nodules on the left side. I just had a baby and was fluctuating from hyper to hypo with a weird sensation in my throat. Fast forward, my doctor from UCSF (Dr.Gartner), recommended four surgeons, all…
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TSH Levels
I have had a thyroidectomy and RAI treatment and am now trying to get my levels where they need to be. However, I don't know what that is and I feel like my doctors don't know either. I was at .29 at the beginning of May and am now at .04, which I guess is pretty good considering I was at 172.74 in March. I feel really bad…
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Stage 3 Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Hi everyone, I am newbie here. My father was diagnosed with stage 3 papillary thyroid cancer. He has just had his total thyroidectomy and neck dissecting last june 16. After then surgical biopsy has been done Results below: 1. Papillary Carcinoma, poorly differentiated, left lobe (dimension 0.5 - 1cm) 2. Papillary…
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I am really starting to get frustrated
I had a complete thyroidectomy December 4th 2006. At that time I was a size 26/28. After the surgery and getting over the fact that I had cancer, I was ready to really take charge of my life. I began to do a lot of research and I focused on leading a healthy lifestyle. I adopted a vegetarian lifestyle and I became an…
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Meaning of return of thyroid antibodies
Hi! I am hoping someone else can give me some insight. I had a diagnosis of Papillary Thyroid Cancer in 2008. I had a TT in Oct. 2008. The cancer had spread outside the capsule down almost to my "strap muscles". My surgeon said he did not see any suspicious lymph nodes, but he was unable to remove all of the cancer. I had…
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Radiation on lymph nodes
My papillary thyroid cancer (tall cell variant and bRAF mutuation) has spread to 3 lymph nodes in my chest (mediastinal area) measuring up to 2" x 3" each. I already tried Nexavar and Zelboraf with no effectiveness. I am starting radiation treatment (28 treatment sessions) on my papillary thyroid cancer / lymph nodes…
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Cant under stand any this....
I had TC 8 years ago and all been ok. I had to have it completely removed. Then have radiation July 08 I was told Cancer free YAYAYAYAY. Last week doctor said need to do tests and look for cancer markers. I say ok. Here is results. He is out sick this is on Patiant Portal. Hope hear from him by wenesday. That what his…
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need help with new diagnosis
Hi my name is Ann and I am usually on the kidney board, but here i am. My husband George had a complete kidney removal due to a cancer inside the kidney. No chemo or radiation was necessary. Complained shortly afterward of neck pain and was sent for a cT, then had a biopsy guided by ultrasound. The results came back…
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newly diagnosed with PTC
Hi I'm 44 years old.On January 21 of this year I had an anaphylactic reaction that sent me to the ER. During my visit to the ER they did a catscan and found a 1.1 cm nodule on my L thyroid which was Enlarged and patch groundglass pamechymal densities in the bases of the lungs. I saw and an endocrinologist who did a biopsy…
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thank you
thank you to all who responded. I feel a small percentage better. I will post after May 4th when we see DR. Thanks again. Blessings and good thoughts to all of you Ann
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Radiation isolation
I'm so lonely... I miss my fiance and my five cats. I am in this room at my mom's house and everyone has to keep their distance. I am on my third day and sick of it already. Yes, I'm grateful for the treatment, but I'm lonely. So, I'm posting here. I'm gonna post some emoticons now because I'm also bored..
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Lenvima/Lenvatinib
Lenvima/lenvatinib has just been approved for papillary thyroid cancer treatment that is resistant to RI-131. It just came off of clinical trials and the FDA had put it on the fast track for approval. Has anyone tried this new chemo pill? My oncologist is recommending this for me since Nexavar and Zelboraf had no effect on…
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hemithyroidectomy for 15mm papillary with follicular variant nodule...........help
My questions are at the end...........sorry I got a little long winded. I have had an unbelivable adventure with my thyroid diagnosis. I was formally diagnosed with papillary cancer with follicular variant from a biopsy that was done at the hospital I worked at at the time ...........on disability now. The results were the…
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CBD Oil Treatment
Has anyone used CBD oil for treating thryoid cancer?
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Knowledge, discussion, & treatment (RAI)
It's been 4 years since I completed chemo for testicular cancer (nonseminoma). I had been getting CT scans every 6 months since then. Nothing like exposing yourself to the cancer risk of radiation to find...cancer. The scans had been clean...and I sort of learned to deal with whatever they'd try not to make a big deal out…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this. If you received a message, please do not respond or…
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Making sense of lab results
Hello everyone, I am new to this website, but would greatly appreciate any thoughts you have on my recent lab results. I had a TT in August 2013 for papillary thyroid cancer and I went through the initial RAI treatment after surgery and a follow up body scan in September 2014. Apparently, everything is fine now, but I…
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Follicular Cancer and Autoimmune disease
I just received my diagnosis of Stage III Follicular Thyroid Cancer in September of 2014. My thyroglobulin is unreadable because of antibodies in my blood which apparently shouldn't be there. I was told that autoimmune disease is a common partner to thyroid cancer by the nurse at my endocronolygist's office. I was…
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I don't know.
I first want to clarify that I do not intend to offend any one in any way, this is solely my own feelings on my own experience and in no way reflects my opinions of others and their experiences. I am in my early twenties and in my senior year of college out of state from my family and doctors. In July a I had a goiter and…
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Scared.. Thyroidectomy scheduled for tomorrow..
Hello, I am a 27 year old male. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, from a large nodule being on my left side neck. I do not remember which type of cancer they said it was, as I was just distrought, but the appointment is tomorrow. They said it did go to my lymphnodes, and all they've told me is I will…
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Aortic aneurysm and synthroid connection
I now have a 4.1 ascending aortic aneurysm. Begin taking synthroid in 2007 after stage 4. Total thyoidectomy. Could there be a connection? My endo thinks I am loco. Thank you.
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Hypothyroid symptoms - but not hypothyroid??
Quick background: I Was diagnosed 10/15/08 and now have 4 years remission I take 200mcg daily, Levothyroxine and endo says all levels remain perfectly where he wants them But my problem is that even though my endo is happy with my test results, I'm continuously battling not so fun symptoms that I have no clue how to make…
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Discussion Board and Chat Spam
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Thyroid cancer possiblity
So about two years ago my wife had half of her thyroid removed for Lumps (nodules) I think that's what thier called.She never heard anything fromt he Doctor about the Biopsy. Sorry bad speller. The growth has started coming back she is having neck pains again and other issues from it. My question is what is the likelyhood…
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Typical response for atypia of undetermined significance?
Hello. I'm a 37 year old female who had cervical cancer from 2009 to 2011 and had a radical hysterectomy to remove the cancer with no radiation or chemo after. I have been cancer free since then, but my thyroid is very swollen and has three nodules. Two of the nodules came back benign but the largest nodule (over 2 cm all…
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How long after RAI treatment can I travel in a car with a passenger?
Hi Folks I just joined and wonder if someone might answer this question. I am having the radiation drink in the London Ontario radiation department. I will be on their diet and receive two injections prior to the "drink" I know that I will be a hermit with precautions for a few days after it but we want to travel to…
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No voice after hemithyroidectomy.
Hi fron Lyn44 I am a new member from Australia. I had a Left Hemithyroidectomy performed on Monday 1st December all went very well no complications. I had a very suspicious multi nodule goitre removed. I will know the results of pathology next week. When I see the specialist. I am in very little pain my throat is still…
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Looking for connection
Looking to find someone who is also going through this right now or has recently. Can anyone direct me to a chatroom or somewhere to make this connection? Don't really want to go to a " local support group" just looking to become friends possibly on this site. Last month I was told I had Thyroid cancer, 20 days later it…
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Hi! I am 36 and diagnosised with thyroid cancer in July 2003. I am the mother of 3, 7 year old girl, 4 year old boy, and 6 month old baby girl. My father died of pancreatic cancer at age 41, I was 14. His mother died at age 42 of lymphnomia before I was born. I always knew cancer would revisit me and I not as terrified as…
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer Questions
First, sorry for so many questions but I am curious as to symptoms others have had with this. I am new to this site and at this point there is only a suspicion of this Medullary Thyroid cancer and Pheochromocytoma...I have some questions and would very much appreciate any sharing of knowledge. At time of diagnosis for…