Thyroid Cancer
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Longtime Lung Metastases starting growing
Net-Net: I am interested in hearing others' experience in treating lung metastases that are actively growing. Background: 53 yo male 2003 (age 40) Diagnozed Thyca from visible growth in neck, TT an RAI (total Thyroidectomy and Radioactive Iodine treatment) 2010: Neck dissection for lymphectomy and RAI treatment;…
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WHAT IS THE POST OP LIKE?
What can I expect post op? I have Thyroidectomy in 2 weeks & have no clue what to expect. I was in a bit of shock when I went to see surgeon & Had no idea what kinds of questions to ask. Any insight would be appreciated.Thank you,Kathy
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Can't breathe or talk
I had thyroid cancer too and had a full thyroid removal and it spread into my lymph nodes in my neck I also had all the lymph nodes in the front removed which they missed three or four Lisa but was told that was back in 2010 about a year ago I started having problems talking it was like someone standing on my throat I…
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Cancer recurrence in throat after Thyroid Cancer
Has anybody had throat cancer after having thyroid cancer? I am 2 years out from total thyroid removal and cancer treatment, but am having trouble swallowing, lump in throat, and sore throat. This in addition to losing 1 of my vocal chords and sense of taste and smell. I'd appreciate input from anyone else dealing with…
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High Thyroglobulin no sign of cancer
Hi I have had my thyroid removed 2 lots of Radioactive Iodine 3 whole body scans 1 CAT scan and 1 PET scan no cancer found anywhere but my throyglobulin is still sitting at 8 anyone else got the same thing going on?
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Radition Iodine Treatment
I am going to have Radiation Iodine Treatment. I am married and have a 5 month old son and a 4 year old son. I cannot be around the children after I have the treatment. I was wondering if anyone has come across this issue. I can stay with family member but was wondering if there was any other options for me out there. I…
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scared TT on dec13
so afraid of what life will be ,minus a thyroid.also waiting to see if and what kind of cancer it is.dr.sais looks like hurthel follicular. my mom and brother had cancer.they didnt make it both died of a glioblastoma multiforme.
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focal calcification
hi there all. just wondering what focal calcifications to the right thyroid lobe means. i know what the calcification part is but what do they mean by focal
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Family doctor fighting Oncologist, with me in the middle!
As some of you will know, I had my thyroid removed in 2011/2012 (long story), and RAI on 2012. Since then, I have been in the middle of a continuing fight regarding my prescribed dose of Levothyroxine. Every Spring my doctor gives me a health check, including blood tests, and tells me I am on too high a dose of Levo (175…
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US results?
Hey everyone.. I noticed a palpable lump on my neck about a month ago and decided to get it looked at. The first doctor I went to said that I was probably gettign sick and to wait it out. I did that for a couple weeks but then went to another doctor who referred me to an ENT. The ENT ordered an ultrasound which the results…
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wife and husband thyroid cancer
I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2007 and now my husband has been diagnosed in July of 2016 -- is there any connection?? has any one else had something similar?? thanks Deborah
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TG gone high suddenly
Hello All, I had my TT and RAI in 2010. Papillary carcinoma 2nd stage. It was not spread to nodules. I have been clean since then. I didn't have health issue nor do I have now. The concern is my very recent blood test result. These are as follows February... TSH was 2.77 and TG was 0.021 October... TSH is 3.26 and TG is…
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No Thyroid and low TSH and HIGH Free T4
I had my thyroid removed two years ago, neck lymph nodes removed 5 months ago. My TSH came back .08 and Free T4 1.4. From what I read I have hyperthyroidism. What does this mean to someone who does not have a thyroid, do I still have cancer?
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Thyroid Cancer Reoccurrence
Has anybody had papillary thyroid cancer spread to chest?
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Chest Mass
My mom had thyroidectomy 2009. She developed a 13X10X7 Mass on the sternum. Says worrisome for malignancy. Has anybody ever seen anything like this? I was wondering if it had to do with thyroid. Drs are clueless. Next thing is biopsy.
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Recurrence
Hi everyone. So I had thyroid cancer just over five years ago. Which the treatment included a total thyroidectomy and 2 rounds of high dosed RAI. One just after surgery and one a year later, as it was quite persistant. I was now told in April that my tg is no longer undetectable. And I'm just wondering if it is recurring…
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Pregnant with thyroid cancer
I'd love to hear any and all insight from anyone who has experienced thyroid cancer during pregnancy. Im currently 32 weeks pregnant and I was recently diagnosed with a follicular carcinoma. I have gotten insight from a friend who also had a FC, but she wasn't pregnant so I'm sure our experiences will differ. Thank you in…
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RECENTLY DIAGNOSED.NOW WHAT?
I was very recently diagnosed with Thyroid cancer while having an scan for my heart. I have been feeling extremely tired & just have no energy. I have also been going through a TON of other issues not mediaccly related so before I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer I just assumed it was stress but now i am thinking its the…
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Change in numbers after 8 years
Hi, I was treated for thyroid cancer 8 years ago, had two surgeries, the 131 and everything. I went to a new doctor, who said my numbers are changing, the cyst that is behind my artery in my neck which is inoperable, is the same size. Before is was vascular. So I was upset, scared and not expecting to hear this. A slew of…
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Lost my mother in law to ATC
Lost my mother in law two days ago to ATC. She fought hard but it still took her. It was a horrible way to go. It is a awful illness that robbed her of her life.
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thyroglobulin AB 276 iu/ml
this test is high when cancer is present? my daugther is 9 years in this test is high
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RAI and salivary glands
Hi everyone, I didn't know if anyone has experienced issues with delayed salivary gland stuff post RAI, but I thought I'd post this for those of you who weren't aware... or experienced this, as I have and panicked before realizing the connection to the RAI. Below is an article on salivary gland swelling a bit after RAI.…
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Post treatment feeling of impending mortality
Hi all, I'm 55 and was diagnosed a couple years ago. Had my thyroid removed a month after diagnosis...radioactive iodine treatment went great...take a thyroid pill every day and every follow up blood test shows I'm doing just fine...but...I can't seem to shake this feeling that I don't have much time left before I die of…
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BRAF POSITIVE
Hi everyone! Anybody knows about BRAF. I was told that I am braf positive So is this an aggressive cancer? Ihave multiple nodules on both lungs and I am on the watch. I just had CT scan last week and see my Dr. On jan. 24. TG still elevated. Anyone who has positive braf that can share their stories and I need to know to…
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What are effects of radioactive iodine treatment?
My doctor discovered a thyroid nodule in my left thyroid seven years ago. He did a sonogram and a fine needle aspiration. The FNA was inconclusive, so they repeated it. Again, inconclusive. My doctor advised me to repeat the process in a year. I did what he advised. I have had sonograms every six months and FNA once a year…
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thyroid biopsy
Hi I have a thyroid biopsy this. Wednesday What can i expect? I have a mass in the upper part of my left lung. My oncologist wanted a pet scan done before we discussed surgery to make sure it hadn't spread. Thats when they found the thyroid nodule that is 3.5cm. on my thyroid. I just feel so overwhelmed. I hate biopsies.…
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Thyroid
Right Thyroid measures 4cm x1.3cm x1.5cm and left is 4.2cm x 1.2cm x 1.5cm. with a Benign-{ APPEARING }left neck lymph node present. Nurse says not to worry. Should I seek another opinion? I have difficulty swallowing at times and can feel pressure against my throat especially when I bend over.
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Papillary Thyroid cancer
Have recently had Lung Biopsy of nodule and was told I have papillary thyroid cancer. However after I have had the 2 nodules on thyroid biopsied and they are benign. Really confused on what direction to go? Surgeon not sure he wants to remove a part or all of thyroid. Anyone been through this ?
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thyrogen
Oh dear me, I don't know what to do for my husband now after reading some of the messages about thyrogen. TG 9 suppressed TSH 0.01 T4 24.5 We will be going to see the doctor in 10 days time I think they will be trying to find out why it's going up again. I put a message on the yahoo site and someone told me to see about…
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