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Thyroid Cancer Recurrence
I was first diagnosed with Papillary thyroid cancer in 2002, age 20 - the nodule was about 4-5 (honestly cannot remember) cm, and cancer was Stage 1. Today I found out that an ultrasound showed I have a mass growing where my thyroid used to be, 2 cm on the left side, 1 cm on the right, and a lymph node underneath my neck…
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A Story of Hope
I don't have thyroid cancer but my father did. I was about 10 years old when he came home from the doctor and told my mother that on examination, he had found a nodule in the center of his throat. Now this is going way back to a very long time ago. My father was a strong man. Healthy except for high blood pressure and he…
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Enlarged Neck Lymph Node
Hi, I've been a member of this group for a few months since i started my evaulation process for a swollen neck lymph node (submandibular) on the left side. I've had blood work, so much blood work, every time its perfect. I've had a bone marrow biopsy, nothing in the bone marrow, I've had a CT Scan, it showed 2 small nodes…
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Pain in neck 13 years after Total thyroidectomy
Hello, So I am having a total body scan soon because my TG was on an uptick. I have antibodies so the actual Tg nubers are probably higher than they showed in the test. I did not get it done in Dr Carol spencers lab. My family history is that both my mother and my grandmother died from thyroid cancer, papillary with ATC.…
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Alcohol ablation for recurrent TC
Has anyone opted for this type of treatment as opposed to neck dissection? I am facing recurrence with surgery as the standard protocol. Mayo clinic has pioneered this non-surgical treatment. Looks promising.
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inconclusive FNA But now Antithyroid globulin is high at 102
Six months ago I had an FNA that was inconclusive but did show follicular changes. They said it was inconclusive because it was very small. I just had some blood work, anti thyroidglobulin which came back at 102 HIGH. I am nervous but am seeing the endocrinologist tomorrow morning and I am sure he will do another…
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I lost my ability to sing
I had a thyroidectomy in 2015. No mention was given of any mistakes or damage to my vocal cords, but my voice was hoarse immediately thereafter. It has been over two years now and I still cannot sing or talk loudly without losing my voice. I am so sad about this. I heard mention on the forum of certain types of doctors who…
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FNA pathology report advice
Here are my Fine Needle biopsy results: Follicular Epithelial Cells and Rare Hurthle Cells Comments: No definitive colloid is identified in this specimen. The cytologic differential diagnosis includes nodular goiter and follicular neoplasm. Nodular goiter is favored somewhat, but clinical correlation is also needed. Nurse…
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Total Thyroidectomy or Lobectomy?
Aloha, I'm new to this network - joined recently after I received my biopsy results. Apparently, I have MNG, with the primary nodule being approximately 5 cm (which is very large, I'm told). The results of my FNA showed atypical, with Hurthle cell changes suspected and vascularity noted within the rim. I have another…
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Thyroid nodules but labs are good
Hi, y'all....I have been here before due to colon cancer in 2002 and breast cancer in 2005. The US shows two nodules on my thyroid but my labs are normal. I haven't seen the endocrinologist yet. As all of you know, waiting on test results and on appointments is difficult. Today I learned that the lab work is normal.…
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Follicular lesions with low to moderate risk of filling neoplasm
Thyroid nodule FNA Report risk of Follicular neoplasm New Hi everyone, I am new here. I hope and pray all your hardships be eased. I am 44 year old female with good health maybe. In regular check up my dr. found this thyroid nodule, had ultrasound and FNA done in april 2013. My thyroi U/S shows right lobe enlarged and…
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Very high post-surgical Tg
Hi all: I'm new and looking for anyone who has had a high post-surgical Tg. My synopsis: Early May: Dx -- papillary carcinoma 5-17-10: TT w/7 of 14 lymph nodes positive for cancer 6-29-10: RAI scan dose shows 1 additional lymph node, uptake in neck only 6-29-10: RAI dose 178 mci based on post-surgical Tg of 221 7-7-10:…
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Vocal Cord Damage
Hello everyone. It has been a while and I hope you are all feeling and doing well. I would like to know if anyone has experienced the following and if so, can you tell me of your experience and offer any advice? Apparently I suffered damage to my vocal cords during my July total thyroidectomy. I am unable to speak at…
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Neck pain or lumps
Has anyone else had problems with the feeling that your neck has hard 'lumps' below your ears? I have had that problem for probably a month or so now. Sometimes they can be painful. They do come and go so it's hard to get to the doctor. Now I have a lump in the side of my cheek that is a little sore to the touch but…
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Cancer survivors
Just wanted to say hi, and thanks to all!! Just a thought as spring is here and signs of new life appear. We now know how presish life is to make a positive difference ! This is the time, no more time for whining and complaining .Just one more bump in the road of life that we overcame . I am proud to be a survivor and you…
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Recurrence with Tall Cell Features
I apologize in advance for the length of this post and truly hope everyone is doing well and staying as positive as you can. I'm a 30 year old female, diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 29 last May. TT in June of 2016. 4.1 cm primary tumor, secondary tumor was .5 cm. Surgical margin was negative, one…
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whole body scan
Hello, I was wondering if the whole body scan have to be repeated after the first year of thyroid cancer ( papillary) surgery? Or how often after surgery it is recommended? Thanks,
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thyrogen injections
My husband is going for his first thyrogen injection on Monday and we don't know what to expect. He has to get 2 injections and then the radioiodine pill over a three day period. I will be going with him because we don't know if he will be sick afterwards or not. It is about a 30 min drive one way. Please let us know what…
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young doctor with cancer... let's find answers together
Hi everyone! new to this - cancer and this forum Let me start by saying that just by initially browsing the topics from this forum that it's like reading into my own thoughts. I'm 30 years old, an internal medicine resident doctor and recently found that the thyroid tumor they took out of me was papillary cancer. I'm…
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I chose Dr. Clayman. Here is my story.
In March 2015, I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. My first surgeon did a horrible job, and I went from being healthy and active to someone who was suffering from immense pain and severe limitations in my left shoulder. I am an occupational therapist (OT) and I teach yoga on the side. My left shoulder blade was…
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Radiotherapy for thyroid
Hi !! i finished 30 day radiotherapy last week !! and i have a great difficulty of swallowing !! everytime i swallow it hurts terribly !!Anyone who went through the same experience please advise me for what to do?? i havnt had any sold food for 6 weeks now and um craving to eat !! i also feel thirsty all the time and…
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Waiting on Genetic testing to come back NEW UGHHHHH
Diagnosed with Hashimoto's next day had a sonogram and was sent to an endo. Had 2 biopsy's come back first one Bethesada 3 follicular lesion indetermined. Second bethesada 4 Follicular neoplasma, indetermined. Was told yesterday of results of second FNA. now waiting for Genetic testing to come back. Should be next week…
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Very high thyroglobulin, 7 yrs after RAI
I had a thyroidectomy in 2010. I had 100 millicuries RAI. Over the past 2 yrs, my thyroglobulin has risen to 715. Endo gave me ultrasounds and chest xrays. Finally changed endos and waiting for a whole body scan. Has anyone ever heard of such high levels of tg post thyroidectomy and RAI.
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Feeling crummy post thyroidectomy/I131
Hey all, new to the group and somewhat new to this whole thyroid cancer thing. I am a 32 year old female, diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma (nodule was incidental finding at annual exam, aspirate confirmed PTC), had total thyroidectomy April 27th (no obvious metastisis, no parathyroid complications post op,…
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Solid Variant of Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid.....anyone have this? Doctor's say it's rare?
I was diagnosed with Solid Variant of Papillary Carcinoma. Doctors have asked if I ever have been to Chernobyl where most of these cases have been reported. Anyone else know about this variant of thyroid cancer? I am the first case at Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles they have treated. It's a bit freaky. I am 10 weeks post RAI…
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Does this US of Thyroid mean what I think it means? Probable Biopsy
Hi everyone, History of Hoshimoto's Hypothyroidism and Pancreatic Cancer and Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Not new to cancer but looking at definitions of this Ultrasound of Thyroid has me a bit suspicious. Can anyone educate me on this? TECHNIQUE: Multiple longitudinal and transverse real-time sonographic images of the…
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Extracapsular Extension in PTC
Hi everyone, I'm new here! I was just diagnosed with PTC and have surgery coming up on August 1st for a total thyroidectomy. My ultrasound showed that there was extracapsular extension into the strap muscles. Just wondering if anyone else has had this and how did it affect the surgery, recovery, etc. Did you have to have…
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Could someone give me some advice please
for the last year i was undergoing test and monitoring to do with a swelling on my thyroid gland. I had fna test done which came back with abnormal cell growth and the nodule doubled in size in the space of a few weeks. the decision was made to have surgery. I had the growth removed and the ismis on my thyroid that was…
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Thyroid Cancer Recurrence Symptoms?
Hello everyone. Forgive me for asking this but I moved in January, and havent seen an endo since November, and dont have insurance for another month. So here goes... I had a total thyroidectomy in 2014 for Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Took awhile for my TG to come down but 6 months later it become undetectable. I had 150 mci…
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Single mum of 7
hi guys needing some advise so last fortnight had my right side out them get pathology and it's a 40 mm tumour now this week im going back to get left side out then a dose of iosine radiation im acared I've heard so mny people say the radiation is no good it causes second cancers I'm also scared about the thyroid mess they…