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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…
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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.…