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i have read some articles saying we T3 /T4 mix is better than just T4
I am curious I have read a few web articles stating that adding T3 along with T4 can help with symptoms of depression and needing to take antidepressants. I was wondering if any of you have heard any doctors arguments for Synthroid only (t4) or T3/T4 combo. right now i am on synthroid and welbrutrin(antidepressant) and…
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TT Jan. 3rd
I am going in for my total thyroidectomy Monday Jan 3rd, right around the corner and I am scared crapless! Well I had a quick question to ask. Sorry I haven't been on here in a while, been very busy with the holidays and all. I have read that some people have a tube or catheter after surgery??? Did anyone on here…
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Neck Dissection and bilateral paratrachael
I am 15 days post-op from a Neck dissection and bilateral paratracheal where they removed cancerous lymph nodes. I feel like I've been in a horrific accident and my shoulder and neck feel like they are constricting and becoming so tight. Just scared me. Wanted to see what I could expect in this long process/recovery. I…
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New Blood Test for Cancer
There is a new blood test for cancer under development and in use in a few places. Someday, we might not have to have I131 scans anymore (wheeeeee!)... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132608325
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its been one and half month since my thyroidtomy still i feel some sensation!!!! is it normal?
Hello I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma in November. Had full thyroidtomy on 19th November and my RAI on 21st Decmeber. And my scan came out clean. I am doing pretty well. Already back to normal life and will join my work next week. I have started taking my hormone pills from 26th December I have some question. Just…
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Pappilary Carcinoma
I was just DX with Pappilary Carcinoma a few weeks ago. I am very emotional stress out by this. I am getting very tired and do not know why. Do we have any one in our cicle with this DX.
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I-131 Scan Asymmetric Uptake and No PET/CT?!!!
I had mixed follicular/papillary thyroid cancer. Total thyroidectomy in 1988, with I-131 ablation in 1989. In 1990, the cancer came back and I had another I-131 ablation. I had clean scans until October 2010 when an I-131 scan showed "asymmetric radioiodine accumulation in the right submandibular region, which may…
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Picked up my operative and pathology reports from my surgery today. Can anyone help put in laymans t
Well, I dont know if perhaps I should have left this paperwork alone but I really wanted to see if there were things I was not being told. I was told that I had papillary carcinoma and that it had not spread anyhwere. Turns out that I have follicular varient of papillary carcinoma and if I understand what I am reading it…
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wondering if anyone had symptoms prior to diagnosis
Hi, I am wondering if anyone felt any symptoms prior to their diagnosis of thyroid cancer? I was diagnosed with papillary cancer in aug/09, and had a TT on 9/2/09. I had pain in the front of my neck for a few months, which eventually pain went into my ears, and then constant ringing. Because of the pain I would feel my…
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Thyroid Cancer....Now what?
I have recently been diagnosed with TC. I have been up and down with emotions. I am sure I will get through this, but it just sucks! I wondered about my treatment. I have to be with no thyroid hormone. Everyone says its a terrible time that they don't eat great foods. I see I can eat salt..no iodine...I can eat breads that…
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Swollen neck 4 months after surgery
Hi Everyone, I had thyroid surgery in August 2010 and then RAI treatment in September. Everything seemed to be fine until last weekend. I noticed my neck was swollen on one side and once in a while I get "gaggie". I had been shopping (of all things) the day before and carrying many bags, in and out the car etc....however…
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Anxiety x10 - a rant
About three weeks ago my doctor adjusted my level of synthroid (I had a TT in November). He upped my dose from 88 mcg to 100mcg. About a weekish later, after my new dose of synthroid, I started to go ... well it feels like I'm insane. I am ANXIOUS about EVERYTHING to the point where I'm hardly eating anything. I pick these…
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Happy Healthy New Year To Everyone
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy New Year. My prayers are with each and every member of this on-line community. Julie-SunnyAZ (but really cold right now)
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previously benign fna
I am trying to find out if it is possible for thyroid nodules to transition from benign to malignant over time. I have had two fine needle biopsies of a solitary thyroid nodule in the past 3 1/2 years and both have been benign. I went in for an ultrasound after 24 months and the nodule has grown in volume by 45%. My doctor…
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Began Chemo today....
I began chemo today, and so far, I feel fine. It's just so much to go through before actually getting the chemo. I had to eat ice chips to prevent sores in my mouth. Would someone please let me know if I'm jumping the gun or am I going to experience symptoms later?
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Anyone else have children and have gone through RAI? Really worried about exposure to my children ev
I had a total thyroidectomy on Aug. 16th, 2010. I finally got an appt. with the ENDO in our small town area on Nov. 16th. Have gone off the synthroid and am presently on the LID diet. December 30th, I am to have my RAI and a week later have my whole body scan. I have 4 babies and a wonderful husband that are going to stay…
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My gyno oncologist/surgeon wants to refer me to thyroid surgeon following thryoid ultrasound
Friends, Hi there. I am apprehensive as I received a call today that as a result of my thyroid ultrasound which showed thyroid nodules, two of the largest which were predominantely solid, and one cystic, and a thyroid prominent in size, my gyno oncologist who ordered the ultrasound because he is my primary doctor as I just…
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two medical surveys for thyroid cancer patients
Thyca.org currently has links to two surveys posted for thyroid cancer patients. I thought some folks who post to this board might be interested. If you would like to participate, here is a link to one study being done by Douglas Van Nostrand, M.D., Brian McIver, M.B., Ph.D., and the other researchers regarding salivary…
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Please provide information and how much it hurts-for fine needle biopsy
Everyone, Please share information regarding fine needle biopsies? I have been reading some scarey accounts online and I am really nervous as I think I am going to need one possibly due to thyroid nodules. I read needle is supposed to be very small, yet one poster noted it felt more like a knitting needle. Yikes. Thank you.
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Had a thyroid ultrasound because a ct in June noted "incidental finding" thryoid nodules
Everyone, I just finished up my treatments in November for uterine cancer 3C. I had surgery, 3 chemos, followed by 25 radiations, followed by 3 chemos. My bloodcounts (red, white, neutrophils) are still not back up to normal, but are starting to improve. My cancer marker test is good number and treatment is considered…
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Pain in neck after RAI
I had a TT and RAI 3 weeks ago. For the past week the front of my neck (under my jaw down to my collar bone) hurts. The pain is on and off. Did anyone else experience this? Also, under my jaw (near my neck) is swollen. I want to thank everyone on this site who has helped with all my questions. The information has really…
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New to board. TT for 1.5 & 0.3 cm papillary CA, scheduled for 100 mCi RAI, having 2nd thoughts
Hi all; Like my subject says, I'm post TT for papillary carcinoma, and now scheduled for RAI in 2 days. I think I fall into the borderline area concerning RAI. My surgeon was of that mind, my endo says 1 cm is the current cutoff point. I know parameters for RAI treatment change over time as more studies come in. Some…
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My experiance with thyroid cancer nov 2009-oct 2010 (LONG)
I have pulled info off this for multiple people to answer questions i though i would just give a year in review... this is as i keep telling doctors when my body's warinty expired. Nov 2009 through Oct 2010. In late November I realized I was getting mild depression and my workouts were getting harder to do and basically…
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Total Thyroidectomy & a General Surgeon???
I found out that the Dr. that is supposed to do my surgery is a General Surgeon. Is this ok? I thought I was seeing an Oncologist, but it turns out I live in a small town and Dr. Nichols is the best surgeon in this area. If I go to an Oncologist I will travel. What are anyones thoughts on this matter??? Thank you all & may…
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Did anyone have Heat Stroke before getting Thyroid Cancer and when?
I am curious if anyone else had Heat Stroke at anytime in the years before their diagnosis. I had Heat stroke about fourteen years before and it seemed like I was never the same since. Just wondering if there is any association since the Thyroid acts as a thermostat to our bodies.
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Mamogram and Pap Smear after RAI any time restrictions?
I think we are all paranoid that there is cancer somehwere else when we find out the news of Thyroid Cancer. I just had RAI yesterday and go back for my body scan next week. I am wondering if anyone knows how long after RAI if there a waiting period to have a mamogram or a pap smear? I know I shouldn't be thinking about…
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Anybody lost a lot of weight?
I never really ate a lot. But it was difficult to lose weight. Before I was diagnosed last March with Papillary Carcinoma, I noticed my weight beginning to drop. I had come down from over 260lbs to about 246. But I didn't know why. Since June of this this year, my weight really took a nose dive. My clothes were getting so…
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B4 Removal of Thyroid & Unknow Cancer
Hello everyone My name is Christy Reyes and I have just joined. Glad to find a place to talk to people about this because I LITTERALLY have NO ONE to talk to about this. My mother passed away and I live in Alabama where I have only resided for 2 years now and I am a SAHM who doesn't get out much. I found a huge lump in my…
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Please Give Me Advice
Hi Everyone, First of all, I am so thankful that I stumbled onto this board! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, because thyroid cancer really stinks! Here is a short summary of my story: I had a total thyroidectomy on Nov. 10, 2010 for papillary thyroid cancer. The surgeon also removed 1 lymph node, which turned…
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Worried, 12/10 is my full body scan - Last night I woke up, not realizing, had popcorn Now will the
Hi everyone, I know there is nothing I can do about it now but last night I guess I was so hungry I ate the Original Kettle Corn from whole foods. It has 130 sodium per serving and 2 cups is a serving. I really don't think I had a lot but what do you think my chances are with the scan. I spoke to the radiologist that will…