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Radio active iodine
Hi! My thyroid was already removed last 2015 and i already took radio active iodine treatment. They have given me a 103 mci oral therapeutic dose of I-131 (dont know the meaning of this medical term but it was indiacated on my medical result). Aftr a year i took htg and anti-htg to monitor my condition and my doctor…
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Alcohol Ablation for thyroid cancer
I would like to hear of experiences anyone might have had with alcohol ablation injection treatment for recurrent Papillary thyroid cancer nodules. My son is considering this treatment as he has had 2 surgeries with 1 radioisotope treatment and it looks like he may be RAI resistant at this point. His doctor says Mayo…
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follicular thyroid cancer HELP!! Scared and alone
I have had no treatment since the thyroidectomy. Spent the last 6 months waiting because of a small town doctor worried about iodine radiation. At 37, married with a 2 year old I got worried and went to MD Anderson last week. Now more waiting why do I feel like the doctors just don't care. On the plus they changed my meds…
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ATYPICAL FOLLICULAR HURTHLE METAPLASIA
Hello i am new to the board and i am also very worried. My mom lives out of state and was told that she needs to come back in to see the doctor after a biopsy that she had for her thyroid. The doctor has told her that she has ATYPICAL FOLLICULAR HURTHLE CELL METAPLASIA. But my concern is that she is 79 years old and she…
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one big waiting game !!!
In relation to fine need aspiration tests done on thyroid nodules, does an abnormal cell result mean cancer? Some advice would be helpful as i'm confused by this result and i didnt think to ask questions at the time of the appointment and i dont know why i didnt just ask for more information on the result.! i was told to…
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer There is HOPE!
I was diagnosed with MTC in 1976 at age 31. Now, at age 59, my children are in their 30's, and I even have a 20-month-old granddaughter. I just want to tell you that there is hope you'll be OK. It took me a very long time to believe my oncologist when he told me I had a 99.99% chance of being totally cured by my 2…
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FNA on 2 nodules - what to expect? Any warnings?
i am currently in chemo for ovarian cancer. During my first CT the scan discovered 4 nodules on the thyroid. A subsequent ultrasound confirmed that 2 of the 4 nodules warrant FNA. I understand it is done in working with an ultrasound. Can someone tell me what to expect? Do you feel the needles? Do they hold down your head?…
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Neck Dissection? Robotic guided?
Looking for a doctor that performs neck dissection with robotic assistace. Possibly even a doctor that will preform this sugery less invasive.
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Total thyroidectomy 12 days ago and suffering a red rash on incision
I had a total thyroidectomy about a 1 1/2 weeks ago because of a diagnosis of papillary cancer . I felt as though everyone dismisses this type of cancer as "easy" and the "best cancer to have". Actually this is very traumatic experience And far from easy as I'm sure you all can agree with me. As I am trying to heal…
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PET Scan imaging - false positives?
My Dad has recently had a total thyroidectomy for a 9cm x 4cm goiter -- Left side pathology revealed papillary cancer with follicular variant with vascular involvement. Cervical lymph nodes were negative. The tumor has also been labeled poorly differentiated. He had a PET scan done in Jan. that showed uptake in the lungs…
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer total Neck Dissection Lymphectomy
Was wondering if anyone else who has had a neck dissection with lymphectomy is experiencing issues with extreme heat or cold? Seems that when I am outside working that I experience lymphedema. Is this normal? I am post op as of July 11, 2016. Being a Farmer my lively hood requires me to be outside. Not sure if I am going…
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1 year post thyroidectomy for papillary cancer. sudden high TSH: 84. what could be the cause?
My 18 year old daughter had complete thyroidectomy after papillary Thyroid cancer. Her levels have been normal up until Nov. 2016. All of a sudden she is feeling terrible - cold, muscle pain, major fatigue, brain fog, depression. Brought in for blood tests. TSH now 84! What could be the cause? Has not missed doses of…
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Emotional wreck
Why do I cry any time the word cancer is said? I am in remission and have been for 3 months! I hate being so emotional and need to know I am not crazy!!
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Papillary thyroid cancer found after surgery
I'm 17 years old and 2 months ago I had a total thyroidectomy due to having 7 nodules, which all came back benign. However, a week after surgery my Endocrinologist called and said that the pathology report indicated that they found a small tumor in my thyroid that was Stage 1. I've had thyroid issues my whole life;…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to catch all spam, and we are trying to figure out how this one got around our system. If you received a message from jegac1…
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Toxic multinodule goiter, 3.1 CM, Mayo appt
Well after (what seems like) I'm going bald, plus every symptom of hyperthyroidism. I was told I have a toxic multinodule goiter causing my hyperthyroidism. My levels are WAY off. I HAD three small nodules (5mm) that turned into five, all over 1CM, my largest 3.1. Even a physical exam gives me a rush so they won't biopsy…
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Understanding bloodwork results
I am trying to understand bloodwork results. Dr typed this sentence: the thyroglobulin antibodies are present, so the thyroglobulin is not predictive of recurrence. What does this mean?
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What is life like after a thyroidectomy?
I am 17 years old and am getting a thyroidectomy next month and I am very nervous. I've read and heard a lot of horror stories about life after a thyroidectomy and am wondering how it made anyone else feel? Also, I asked my surgeon about my voice and if it will be affected at all and he told me it will be raspy for a while…
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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…