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Thyroid Cancer

What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
Weight Gain while getting meds figured out
Just wondering what experiences everyone have had after TT with Synthroid...regarding gaining weight & losing it...does it come off as fast as it was put on once the meds are at the correct level?
how often should you have the TSH, T4 and Tg tests
after TT and RAI? Is it done every 3 months or 6 months? hope someone from this group can enlighten me. thanks in advance!!!
Question about thyroglobulin
I know several people of posted information about the thyroglobulin level post TT & radioactive iodine. Will being on thyroid replacement (levoxyl, synthroid, etc.) effect this level? Basically I was wondering if I had to be off the replacement prior to checking the thyroglobulin level. I would appreciate any information.
Thyroid cancer spread to skull???/
Has anyone had thyroid cancer spread to there skull? I got a letter in the mail from my doctor and he said my cancer spread to the right side of my skull.Any suggestions on what to do.I am freaking out.I have three children.I just am scared.They want to wait until march to do more radation.I think they should do something…
Is RAI dangerous if you have had it before?
Hello all. I am 41 with papillary cancer, had TT in July 09. I am getting RAI soon...waiting for the appointment date from my endo. My sister had ThyCa about 10 years ago & had a TT with RAI back then. She has not had any other problems with her thyroid CA. Since she doesn't have a thyroid, do I still need to stay away…
Does anyone who had RAI have kids?
I had the right side of my thyroid taken out 9/22, the left 10/15. Cancer on both sides. I'm getting Thyrogen Monday and Tuesday and then RAI Wed. Because I have a child and only 1 bathroom in my house I'm spending a night in the hospital. Does anyone know if it will effect my child? The doctor keeps telling me no, but I'm…
Good TSH & TG levels after RAI?
I had a TT on 9/25 and RAI last Wednesday, with a followup of TSH & TG levels measured on Friday (which came back at 5.66 & 2.0 respectively). This was done with Thyrogen on Mon/Tues while on the low iodine diet. My endo is out until Wed and I don't know who to turn to about the results. I have no idea if they are…
No idoine diet
I had a total throid removal.It was papaillary cancer.I have to go on a no idione diet before the tyrogen shots.And then the radation pill,the a total body scan.Any suggestions on what to eat ?
enlarged thymus gland
I had a total thyroidectomy 15 years ago. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy 3 years ago for breast cancer. 2 years ago I had I-131 to treat a recurrence of my thyroid cancer. As a follow up, I had a PET scan last week. All looked normal except my doctor said my thymus gland was enlarged compared to the PET…
Whole Family with ThyCa and other Cancers
Hello All. I am wondering what others have had happen within their families. I am 41, female and the youngest of 9 kids. I was diagnosed with two tumors in Feb 09 and had a TT in July. I am now waiting for RAI treatment. It was pap cancer in both tumors but it had not spread further. I have many family members with…
Surveys for Thyroid Cancer Patients
Please take the time out and go to the ThyCa website - www.thyca.org and fill out the three surveys listed on the home page on the left under news. Your responses as thyroid cancer patients are very important in helping us get more research on these important topics. Thanks.
Am I alone: part 2
Hi everyone, I'm currently new to the site and posted "Am I alone" a few days ago, but no replys, am I doping the setup wrong? Do I need to enable anything...Please help
thryogun shots
Has anyone had two thrygun shots and then the radtion pill.I still stay on my thyroid pills.Has any one done this before.Will I get sick. My doctor didn't tell me about the diet I go monday for the shots.do you think this will matter on the test results?
tired and scared
I was 31 years old in 2006 when I was diagnosed with an aggressive variant of papillary-follicular thyroid cancer. I had tons of surgery and RAI. They also found out that I had Hashimodo's Thyroiditis when they took my thyroid out. What this means to me today is that I have antibodies against thyroglobulin so my…
total /partial choice
why take the chance get it all out. I had mine out in 1993..just take a few pills a day. well i take a hand full...My cancer had spread to lymph nodes and muscle so I had TT , Right radical disection and left partial.16 years ago! If you do have thyroid cancer get your siblings checked please. Both my sisters had thyroid…
torey2004 have had thyroid cancer for three years.
is ther anyone out ther who has had this type of cancer for as long as I have had it? I would like to chat with someone who has experienced thyroid cancer and all that goes with it.
Total thyroidectomy vs. partial thyroidectomy - which is better for 1cm tumor
I was told my doctors that either surgery is ok and they left the decision up to me. I know that TT is a more risky surgery but its the after effects that I am interested in. Is the recovery the same or easier in partial?? I am 47 years and was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I have read and heard some fairly…
repeat
i had a nodule in january, then had surgery in march 05, found out it was cancer than had I-131 treatment. at the age of 21, after spending a year and a half in iraq with the army. just great huh. I served my country and ended up with cancer. i have to go for treatment in april at the one year mark. is there any other food…
partial thyroidectomy followed with modified radical neck dissection
I was told that I had papillary carcinoma of the thyroid in April. On June 16th, I had a partial thyroidectomy to remove the left side of my throid. The nodule on my left thryroid was positive for papillary carcinoma as well as one lymph node. On July 11th, I had the right side of my throid removed as well as 51 lymph…
Radioactive Iodine and Children...
How old does a child have to be in order to not fall under the category of 'small shildren' or 'tiny children'? I can't seem to find any info on the procedure beyond those terms. What I'm looking for is an answer to whether our 12yod daughter will have to go away while I'm home decontaminating after the treatment or if she…
T3 before RAI
I have a question. In preparation for my RAI Therapy I went of T4 4 week before the treatment and I went off T3 2 weeks before the treatment. So I was on T3 for a total of 2 weeks. This time around the Radiologist (a different one) wants me on T3 for 5 week (a significant jump). My impression is that 5 weeks is not…
Cancer growing on the windpipe.
My wife had her papillary cancer lump removed with her thyroid about 3 weeks ago. It was growing on her windpipe. The surgeon said to do external beam radiation, the endocrinologist said it should be considered, but to get another opinion. I have friends who are docs, so I'm getting names, but I'd like to hear from anyone…
low iodine diet
OMG-I just found out through this chat room that I should be on a low-iodine diet. I had no idea.....for 2 years after my surgery, nobody has ever mentioned this to me. I just looked up the comments on this site since I had no clue what low iodine diet was and this site noted, "Sodium in any form is OK, as long as it is…
Need some support
I have been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. Had surgery for total thyroid removal (March 2003). The doctor took out 10 lymph nodes and 8 were infected with cancer. I have been through 2 radioactive iodine treatments. I am scheduled for my body scan in June. I just found 2 lumps in my neck. I went to go and see the…
fvptc
I'm 49 just had a Thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. Pathology was FVPTC .7cm which is good fuly encapsulated excellent prognosis. Anyone else out there? I had a terrific surgeon but my voice is still week, not sure when that will get better. My endo thinks I'm cured and do not need any RAI...Does this sound familiar???
One Year Body Scan
Does anyone have any advice on how long I should isolate myself? I am having my one year body scan. I am taking thyrogen shots, a capsule and then having the scan two days later and another one two days later.
i have lost control in my life! I feel alone!
I had my thyroid removed a year ago in Jan. they removed 3 lymph nodes in my neck, so I had to have the radioactive iodine tx. I was in nursing school and scared that I wouldn't make it! Now, I still am in the nursing progam and worried that my cancer will come back. Everyday I am scared to death that I will develop a…
thyroglobulin levels
Hey everyone.....I have to go see my endo doctor in a few weeks. My thyroglobulin level was elevated...any idea what this means? I heard that if you have your thyroid out and are managed ok with medication that it should be very low.....presence of the hormone indicates malignant tissue. Just wondering what people know.
thyroid cancer
Hi, I was diagnosed with Pappilary Cancer in may- I have had the surgery, and 1 dose of Radiation so far. I will get a scan in the beginning of 2001, to see if it is all gone. I am 28. I am concerned it may still be there, I have ear pressure, and odd looking things in my throat also sysptoms that made me go to the dr. In…

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