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Hairloss
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I had a TT 5 weeks ago due to suspected ThyCa. I'm fortunate that it was a false alarm, but now I'm dealing with the aftermath of no thyroid. ...
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| 0 | 06/18/07 |
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Dental Problems
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Has anybody experienced any tooth chipping after the treatment? I've had a few teeth chip and wonder if it's one of the side effects from the radioactiv...
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| 4 | 06/18/07 |
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getting ready for rai treatmen...
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Hi. I'm new to this board and just looking to vent. I'm 36 years old and was recently diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I ...
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| 11 | 06/17/07 |
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counseling
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Can anyone advise of any counseling services for thyroid cancer. As many of you have posted it is very difficult to explain this type of cancer to others ...
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| 0 | 06/15/07 |
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Neck pain after RAI
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Hello Everybody!I had a TT in April and my RAI dose (30 mci) a week ago. my neck got very sore (where thyroid used to be) on 3rd day after RAI and its still sor...
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| 6 | 06/13/07 |
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Parathyroid Glands
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I had my total thyroidectomy in August 06. After leaving hospital I had to return to hospital because my calcium levels dropped because my parathyroid gla...
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| 0 | 06/13/07 |
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2nd Body Scan
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I am preparing for my second scan to be done as soon as my levels are where they need to be. I had my thyroidectomy in August and the RAI treatment in Nov...
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| 3 | 06/13/07 |
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off my meds
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Hi, Would someone tell me why I have to go off my meds for two weeks before my scan. My doctor although good does not explain things to me very well. ...
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| 3 | 06/12/07 |
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Questioning to have surgery
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I want to tell you my story because I choose surgery and it was the right choice in my case. I found a lump in my neck to the right side, and after an MRI it wa...
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| 4 | 06/12/07 |
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off meds
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Hi everyone,This is my first post, but have read many of your stories and advice which has provided comfort over the past several months. I had my thyroid...
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| 4 | 06/11/07 |
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Calcium Deposits and Thyroid N...
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Hi,I hope someone can help me. I had a FNA today for a nodule on my thyroid. I've had a biospy about 18 months ago the was benign but the nodule...
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| 1 | 06/11/07 |
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salivary gland pain/swelling a...
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I had a total thyroidectomy April 11 and RAI July 3 2006. Beginning in late January 2007, I experienced severe pain and noticable swelling in my jaws ever...
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| 2 | 06/10/07 |
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My mom - just admited into hos...
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My mom was diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in March of this year. Since then she has had a radical neck dissection and localized radiation therapy. We found ...
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| 6 | 06/07/07 |
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Need help interpreting Ultraso...
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Hello Again,My Dad just received the following report today......he is waiting to see his family doctor. Just an update......he is going in for ...
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| 2 | 06/07/07 |
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Medullary carcinoma met to liv...
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My husband has had 4 surgeries for medullary carcinoma of the thyriod (only treatment is surgery). His calcitonin level recently skyrocked to 3000 (should...
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| 2 | 06/07/07 |
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Safe distance from children af...
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I am having my RAI treatment on June 11th. I'm getting a very small amount. My endocrinologist wasn't even sure if I needed it because the papilla...
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| 3 | 06/06/07 |
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LID
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I'm scheduled to go on the Low Iodine Diet, and discontinue Cytomel on June 20. I can deal with the diet, knowing that it is temporary, but am concern...
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| 15 | 06/06/07 |
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RAI/After RAI
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Before I went in for RAI I read a lot of postings and it made me really nervous about the treatment and side effects.Just thought I should post that it can also...
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| 3 | 06/05/07 |
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Question for before RAI
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I've been on the LID for one week and off my med since Friday afternoon. My daughter has an out of town softball tournament next weekend in a city about 4 h...
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| 3 | 06/05/07 |
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Need recommendations for a thy...
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My mother is in need of a thyroid and/or head and neck surgeon to remove her thyroid and some suspicious lymph nodes. So far, she's had ultrasounds, C...
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| 10 | 06/05/07 |
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Mashed Potatoes on LID
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We just finished our supper eating mashed potatoes that are within the guidelines of the LID. Recipe: Cook peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain p...
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| 1 | 06/04/07 |
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RAI Diet Continues Who else is...
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Just checking to see how you are doing with this diet. I am on Day 7 with my Iodine uptake scheduled for June 19. I was originally to be taken off my med Cytome...
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| 8 | 06/04/07 |
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Post RAI 131
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Hello-Today is day 3 after my round of RAI 131 (I was administered 150mci). I know everyone patient is different, I was hoping to getting a little help. M...
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| 3 | 06/03/07 |
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Papillary spread to lymph node...
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I saw my endocrinologist for the first time after being diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. I am a little anxious to get started with the whole process and...
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| 2 | 06/02/07 |
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Hyperthyroid?
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Recently hyperthyoid (surgery in 91). My dose was corrected down, however a week later I still have muscle weakness and exhaustion after even the mildest exerti...
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