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Q: Cancers in senior citizens from thymus radiation as babies?
It's well known that those of us who misguidedly had their thymus glands irradiated as babies developed thyroid cancer in early adulthood. Now that I'm 69, I'd like to consider how many of us have developed other cancers in the area of the neck, chest, mouth, etc., as senior citizens. I've seen a few people, in this forum,…
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thyroid cancer and WEED !
hello everyone. I've been a weed smoker for 2 years(becuse of my anxiety). 8 month ago i startet to feel pain on my throat when i was smoking , and the pain increased over next month. long story short , i had my thydoid removed because of cancer , 3 weeks ago (since it was on early stage the cancer mass was not too big)…
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Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Hello all, I have PTC with one or more Lymph nodes involved, left side. Having total thyroidectomy soon and probably RAI. I had SCC base of tongue in 2018, I went to the head and neck cancer forum in 2018 and joined and received so much helpful information and tips that helped me through that ordeal. Please check my bio if…
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tall cell thyroid cancer
any one have tall cell thyroid cancer id like to hear your story
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Medullary and papillary thyroid cancer
I have read that this is extremely rare having both cancers at the same time. Has anyone else here dealt with this?
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Braf in genes in cancer cells
i had a total thyroidectomy may 2020, with 50plus nodules removed, i complained to my endo that i feel something rough behind my throat when swallowing he just brished it iff and told me thats not thenproper way to swallow, had RA131 after 3 months from surgery in hope to dissolve 2 nodules, i was so confused as to why…
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Throat Cancer Survivor (Radiation and Chemo Treatment)
Am available as a resource for emotional and/or mental health support for cancer patients and families in general and specifically for throat cancer patients and survivors. We are not alone.
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PTC with a +BRAF V600E mutation
I'm currently 21 and will be 22 next month. Was diagnosed with PTC a little over a month ago after waiting nearly a year for a biopsy to be scheduled (issues with department shut down and people not wanting to do their job.) Ultrasounded in February and didn't get in for a biopsy until August. I came back positive for…
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Loss of taste after RAI
I had RAI of 100 mCi on 10/28/09. As of last week, I have slowly been losing the ability to taste things. Has anyone else experienced this? How bad does your lack of taste get? How long did it last? I can't taste sour things anymore. It's kind of freakin' me out.
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+BRAF V600E with PTC and kidney lesion
I want to start with I don't know if my kidney lesion is cancerous or not yet. I was diagnosed a little over a month ago with PTC of the thyroid and my ENT finally told me when I first got in about my BRAF gene mutation. I read somewhere on here that someones doctor told them it was like stepping on the gas petal and not…
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Tirads 5 and pregnant
I had an ultrasound in January and multiple nodules were found. I didn't see the report but was told to follow up with another ultrasound in 6 months. I found out I was pregnant in March and am due in December. Last week, I had my follow up ultrasound and the results showed one tirads 4 nodule and two tirads 5 nodules on…
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New Thyroid Cancer Patient
Good evening, I am feeling tired, anxious, and not quite like myself after my recent thyroidectomy. I had papillary thyroid cancer. The cancerous portion of the tumor was 3.3cm. I am two weeks out from a total thyroid ectomy and feel out of sorts. I feel sad, anxious, tired, shaky, achy, and just not quite like myself. I…
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Thyroid cancer
Hi I recently had my thyroid and lymph node removed, They diagnosed me with stage 2 thyroid cancer. They want me to have Immontherapy, Does anyone know about Immunotherapy? Also support groups.
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Thyroid Tumor Markers from 3 Labs And All Different Results
Hello Everyone, Recent thyroid tumor markers from 3 labs have different results. I have a history of PTC with Mets to lymph nodes in 2008. Received RIA and no recurrence in 15 years. All thyroid labs tests have been undedectable and now all these different results. June 8th (Hospital lab) Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody,…
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3rd recurrence of papillary thyroid cancer with tall cell features
I had my original DX in 2017, a TT and neck dissection 7/2017, second surgery - neck dissection in 3/2021, and now looking a third neck dissection for this so-called “good” cancer🥴🙄I am very scared about a third surgery with all the scar tissue from the first two! It’s hard not research all the terrible post-op…
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Recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Hey! I was 21 when I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma and underwent a total thyroidectomy followed by RAI. Now after 2 years cancer reoccurred and I had to undergo another surgery. Just wanted to know if anyone is out there experiencing the same thing so I find someone to talk to about how to deal with it.
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Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.
I having left side vocal cord palsy since Feb 2023. Then, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer last two week and had Thyroid removed entirely 3 days ago. Doctor looked at the physical form of tumor using ultrasound and it should be malignant. After surgery, doctor describe the tumor was hard to removed, "hard solid". I will…
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Veteran with PTC
I returned from a deployment overseas Dec. 2021. October 2022, I started feeling very tired and unwell. My physical medicine and rehab doctor (from injuries obtained while deployed) finally convinced my PCP to take a look at my thyroid after my PCP kept saying it was my mental state and i was just anxious. They found a…
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Thyroid Cancer ~ Lung Cancer
Hi, Diagnosed with thyroid cancer (papillary) in 2014. Thyroid/cancer successfully removed, one dose of radiation treatment. Have been cancer free since. Has anyone had lung cancer after a history of thyroid cancer? Thanks, Carrie
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Excessive weight gain after thyroidectomy
In 2012 I was in a severe car accident which led to CT scans of my entire body. These scans identified what seemed to be "calcium deposits" in the right lobe of mythyroid gland. Over a period of 3-4 years I noticed a slight pressure sensation in my throat. I assumed the doctor telling me of these "calcium deposits" had my…
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Treatment options for medullary thyroid cancer
I have a cousin who is from Montevideo, Uruguay, with medullary thyroid cancer who after multiple surgeries is still suffering recurrence. This cancer has now spread to the liver and lungs and we are waiting on confirmatory FAPI-PET/CT to know what her next options are. Are there any research or clinical…
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Hurthle Cell Carcinoma
Need help in information for hurthle cell carcinoma. So much different info online, scary, confusing, etc. Do I need a Dr/sugeon that specializes Hurthle Cell Carcinoma?
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Just curious what this means while I have to wait a week for my doctor to return from vacation...
So recently I had a CT scan for a cough I have had for months which feels like the same type of cough I had when they found thyroid cancer 2.5 years ago, while there is a lot of things in there that is just like "yeah that makes sense, that is kind of expected" there is one thing that seems like a contradictory statement.…
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Thyroid cancer in lungs and spine
My daughter was diagnosed this past August with Thyroid cancer. Her full thyroid was removed, and 2 weeks ago when they did the scan during RAI treatment they found cancer in her lungs and a spot on her spine. They said it is from her thyroid and the RAI is the correct treatment. We have been working with an…
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New Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Hey all! So I just received a diagnosis of thyroid cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes. My mom is a 20 year survivor of thyroid cancer but I have also had a saddle pulmonary embolism 7 years ago and I am scared to go through more trials. Any tips or advice? What to do and not to do? Brandi
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Papillary Carcinoma with metastasis status that spread to 2/7ths of lymph nodes
Hello. My girlfriend has been diagnosed with papillary carcinoma at the age of 24 with a metastasis status that has traveled to 2/7ths of her lymph nodes. She has had a hemithyroidectomy a couple of months ago. She recently went in for a checkup and a few noncancerous nodules were found. A complete thyroidectomy has been…
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Daughter Diagnosed with PTC - What is Next?
My daughter just found out Halloween 2022 she has PTC. Endo has referred her to surgeon in Miami with recommendation for removal of thyroid. My daughter just moved to Florida a few months ago and so we don't have a lot of knowledge of the medical community here. I'm looking for advice and guidance on what to think about,…
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Vitamins
I had thyroid cancer (Papillary and Follicular) 17 years ago. I was told to go on this regime of vitamins following the radioactive iodine treatment. I am taking fish oil, calcium, multi, and Vit D. Is anyone else doing this? I often wonder if there is any real benefit.
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Just got diagnosed with Papilary thyroid cancer - what should I expect...How long is recovery after
Last week, I was diagnosed with Papilary thyroid cancer, and I have a mass on my thyroid, the size of a ping pong ball. I am scheduled to have a complete removal of my thyroid on the 14th of September. I have always been very healthy, and this has been a complete shock. I started doing some research, but I wanted to chat…
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Microcalcifications post thyroidectomy
I was diagnosed with PTC in March of 2021, did RAI in May 2021 and July 2021 with uptake only in the thyroid bed. Went in for a follow up US in December because my levels were still high with nothing significant to report. Just had an ultrasound last week that shows a 1 cm hypoechoic area with multiple macrocalcifications…