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TSH level prior to RAI
I am scheduled to have my first RAI treatment on the 26th of this month. I was told my TSH level would need to be at least 50 in order for it to be effective. I just received my blood test results yesterday, and I am actually at 155! I was just curious to know if anyone else ever got this high and if I should be concerned…
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Please read I am desperate for feedback
Hi, I have been ill for approximately a year. I had Hodgkin's disease 17 years ago and due to the radiation treatment I have developed thyroid cancer. (3 tumors on right lobe, one on left. I am booked for a total thyroidectomy in 2 weeks. I have many hypothyroid symptoms despite normal thyroid blood tests. One of my major…
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Did anyone feel any symptoms prior do theri diagnosis?
Im a 20 year old male currently attending school. Lately I've feel just unhealthy. Like my body is trying to tell me something. I went to a natural path since it was a lot easier to get an appointment and right away he told me lymphs nodes were swollen. I have a doctors appointment this week. I feel a slight pain in my…
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can someone help me please?
hello i havent posted in awhile. i just got back from my endo today. and i just dont no what to do anymore? i had a partial removal of thyroid in jan of 2003 had papillary carcinoma but my findings are 1.7 mm so what is the mm compared to 1 cm? i was once in a cancer place and they where treating me and i was going to get…
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complications of total thyroidectomy
I am still awaiting my surgery for a total thyroidectomy in the next couple of weeks and my mind has unfortunately been working overtime. I am most afraid of damage to my vocal cords and the possible need for a tracheotomy. Does anyone know that statistics regarding these type of complications with a total thyroidectomy?…
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PUFFY AND GAINING WEIGHT!
HI,AGAIN EVERYBODY! WELL TODAY!I AM A LITTLE DOWN,AS ALL YOU KNOW THAT WHEN THEY TAKE OFF YOUR SYNTHROID, WELL I GUESS YOU GET ALL PUFFY AND THAT IS WERE I AM RIGHT NOW, I KNOW I SHOULN'T BE THINKING ABOUT THIS BUT,WELL I JUST NEED TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT ALONE.WELL,ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SO I REALLY DONT REMEMBER,SO YOU GET…
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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thyroid cancer doctors in Houston
Hi, I am moving to Houston. I had thyroid cancer three years ago. After three surgeries, my whole thyroid and some lymph nodes on my neck were removed. I am iodine resistent so recently I did a PET scan, it shows I have recurrence on both sides of my neck. Does anybody know a good surgen and a good endocrinologist for…
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alcohol consumption, why not?
My husband refuses to listen to the doc and is still drinking during his radiation treatment. I try to discourage him but he says it makes his throat feel better. His throat is swollen and he can't swallow well. Please help
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cytomel side effects
I had my thyroid removed back in March of this year and am now starting Cytomel for the six weeks prior to my iodine scan. I started taking it on Monday and have been ridiculously thirsty since I've been on it. This isn't a side effect listed with the prescribing info and I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced…
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papillary cancer prognosis
Can anyone help me ? I have papillary cancer and had my thyroid removed and lymp noides . I have to go for iodine treatment on July 7th . I had to sign a release that I am aware that I my get T.B. from the treatment or develope another form of cancer . I am very scared that I am going to die of cancer . Why would they…
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Shoulder Pain
April 30th I had had a thyroidectomy and many lymph nodes removed due to cancer. I know it is still to early to tell if my shoulder pains will be chronic/permenent, but I am still experiancing a great deal of pain, despite being on Diloudid. Any information on how often this shoulder pain is permanent ect would be helpfull…
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Thyroid Cancer and Treatment
Has anyone had to have more than one radioactive iodine treatments? I had surgery in Nov.it will be four years. I am still not in the clear. Had a treatment again last year. Just had a body scan and there is still a shadow that something is there. I am still scared and want to get a good answer. He said no treatment for…
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I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
I am 28 female and went through an operation two weeks ago to remove the whole Thyroid. After the Pathology test I was diagnosed with PAPILLARY CARCINOMA cancer. The doctor was happy that he did the operation and removed the tumor from the left Lobe. Here is the result of the Pathology. #1 + #2 LEFT AND RIGHT LOBES OF…
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My Cancer Story
I have been dealing with Thryoid Cancer for about two years now. I am still in the angry stage. Can someone tell me how long it takes for the anger to go away? Below are some links to my Story: 1. Cancer: A Diary of Events She was only 30 http://www.epinions.com/content_2771624068 2. Cancer: A Diary of Events Part 2…
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Not being able to walk or work
I was diagnosed with pappillary 2 years ago. I had a complete thyroidectomy and tumor removal. My doctor wanted me to have the 1-131 radiation 6 weeks after surgery. My insurance played around and I was not given the radiation for one solid year after my surgery. I was told that they had to give me an unusually high dose…
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Had 1/2 removed, scared to remove the other
My name is Felicia. I am a 37yo married (today is 13th anniversary!) mother of 2 (7&10yo). While having an MRI last July of my c-spine, a nodule on my thyroid was accidently found. I went for an ultrasound and confirmed it solid, then for a radioactive test and found it to be "Cold", finally for a FNA and it came back…
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RAI Questions
I am scheduled for RAI (150Mci) on Monday, April 19th. My doctor said to be prepared to stay in the hospital through that Wednesday. Since I live 2 hours away, my best friend wants me to stay with her after the treatment, especially since I have to be back on the following Monday for my scan. My concern is that she lives…
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dietary concerns
does any of your doctors told you to watch your intake on seaweed, deepsea fish, etc. related foods??? thanks
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freaking out (female Q)
hello, everyone! i am 21-yrs old and have both sides of my thyroid glands removed three weeks ago. my last period stopped around March 26th and i still don't have my period yet, is it affected by the surgery and the fact that the doctor told me to be off iodine for the three weeks?????? i am freaking out, thanks!
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Surgery and life after surgery
I have my surgery on Tuesday and am about to become a member of our group of ex-thyroid owners. Its not the surgery that bothers me, its what life will be like afterwards. I'm a runner and frequent the gym 3-4 times/week. I'm concerned that I'll loose energy and gain weight and the like. Is it possible to regulate back to…
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NEWBIE - Advice needed
I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer about 4 weeks ago. Initially my doctors here thought it was just a goiter as all tests came back negative. Thankfully I requested that I be referred to a specialist out of town - he did a biopsy and a week later I had my thyroid and central lymph nodes removed. Surgeon said it…
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papillary cancer to anaplastic
Good Afternoon: Does anyone have any knowledge of use of combrestatin on anaplastic cancer? My Father has anaplastic cancer which started out as papillary. He has had a full laryngectomee due to the spread and now may have a spread to lungs. Any first hand knowledge of use of combrestatin would be appreciated.
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Emotional response to the cancer
Just wondering if anyone might be able to recommend some books, publications, etc., on how to deal with cancer on an emotional level. I went for my yearly gynological exam Aug 1 to discover I had a lump on my neck - how I missed it I'll never know and I could kick myself for it. Had a sonogram done and then called our…
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One day at a time...
I'm sitting here at work. I finally decided to get on the message board. I've been feeling really down lately. I had my thyroid removed and 25 lymph nodes on Oct. 28, 2003. I'm 26 years old, too young and too healthy to have cancer in my mind. I've been having a tough time lately because I've been really sad and feel kind…
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not previously crazy
i have already had one surgery to remove half my thyroid after a suspicious lump was found.after this i got the news it was cancer.until the next surgery my doctor put me on synthroid.up until starting this medicine i was doing fine.now i'm shakey,crying all the time heart pounding etc.i told my doctor this'my levels were…
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Glad that I am not alone
I came to this board in August. When I came here I felt so alone and did not know if I should feel the way I do. It is still hard to deal with and it is four years later. I know that each person that I read about has the same feelings as I do. A lot of people feel that Thyroid Cancer is not a threat as it is considered…
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Anaplastic Carcenoma
Is anyone currently seeking treatment for thyroid cancer, specifically anaplastic carcenoma or "giant cell"?
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Medullar Cancer
Hi, I am 31 years old and my Dad who is 70 just found out he has this type of cancer. He discovered this in Sept. 2003 because he had a swollen lymph node, So in Dec 03 they did a needle bx and discovered this. He is scheduled for surgery march 15, 2004. The doctor told him that he will get many lymph nodes removed along…
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Thyroidectomy +
I'm a 37 year old male, and I had a had a cyst removed from my neck a month ago, which turned out to be the result of papillary thyroid carcinoma. The surgeon wants to now perform a total thyroidectomy (fine), as well as remove the jugular vein and the sternoclydomastoid muscle on the left side (not so fine). He feels that…