thyroid cancer/ovarian cancer linked?

Hi I am wondering if anyone else who has had either thyroid or ovarian cancer found that they ended up having both in a short period of time?  I just had thyroid cancer and on a scan they found uptake around the bladder turned out to be my ovaries...I have two growths one on either side of my ovaries and now have to have an ultrasound to check them out...I'm terrified that its cancer again!!  Is there anyone out there who can relate to this?  Please respond if you've had this experience either good or bad....thanks so much to everyone on here for your support

Jan

 

On 1/2/2009 Autumn wrote:

Hi I am wondering if anyone else who has had either thyroid or ovarian cancer found that they ended up having both in a short period of time?  I just had thyroid cancer and on a scan they found uptake around the bladder turned out to be my ovaries...I have two growths one on either side of my ovaries and now have to have an ultrasound to check them out...I'm terrified that its cancer again!!  Is there anyone out there who can relate to this?  Please respond if you've had this experience either good or bad....thanks so much to everyone on here for your support

Jan

 

Hi. Not sure if they are linked however, I was diagnosed in March 2006 with Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid. Complete Thyroidectomy was done and everything has looked great since. Oct 2008, I was diagnosed with Uteran cancer and had complete hysterectomy. Will find out in 2 days if additional treatment is needed. I read that by having your ovaries removed, it could cause thyroid cancer.  You may want to discuss with your doctor.  I plan to ask if by removing my ovaries, it increases the chance of my thyroid cancer coming back somewhere else. Can let you know what was said if you like....

Thanks for responding...you sure have been through alot...how are you doing with it all?  I had my ultrasound and now am going in to discuss the findings...they said I have enlarged ovaries and a bulky uterus with a large fibroid in the uterus and fluid...don't know what all this could mean but still scares me...I will ask her about the whole ovary thing though because if I can I want to keep my ovaries so I don't go through complete menopause...good luck and let me know how you are doing...thanks again

Jan

Thanks for asking.  I am doing fine. I am still very tired all of the time but I returned to work today so hopefully, by getting back into my normal routine, I will start to get my energy level up.  My dr advised me that the uteran cancer did not spread and we caught it VERY early. Stage 1 Grade A.  He feels I have a 90% chance of not having a recurrance.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Just remember to be strong and stay positive.  As for full blown menopause, I am in it and it is not that bad.  The hot flashes are the worst but after 3 weeks, I am adjusting to them.  Hey, if that is the worst you have to deal with, I'd take it.  Good luck and let me know what your dr says.  God Bless.

Take care,

Kim

 

On 1/2/2009 Autumn wrote:

Hi I am wondering if anyone else who has had either thyroid or ovarian cancer found that they ended up having both in a short period of time?  I just had thyroid cancer and on a scan they found uptake around the bladder turned out to be my ovaries...I have two growths one on either side of my ovaries and now have to have an ultrasound to check them out...I'm terrified that its cancer again!!  Is there anyone out there who can relate to this?  Please respond if you've had this experience either good or bad....thanks so much to everyone on here for your support

Jan

I had thyroid cancer 2 years ago ,but I am having symptoms of ovarian cancer and I am getting an ultarsound tommorrow!!I am currently on meds because they removed my thyroid. When I showed concern about the ovarian cancer my  doctors said my risks were low !! I have to be hperthyrooid all the time to supress the cancer in my thyroid so I did a little web search and guess what I found...

 

Hyperthyroidism Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk, journal Epidemiology indicates that a woman with hyperthyroidism has an 80% higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, from your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon.
by Mary J. Shomon

The March, 2000 issue of the medical journal Epidemiology indicates that a woman with hyperthyroidism has an 80% higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.

The researchers believe that the connection is related to the inflammation caused by autoimmune hyperthyroidism. The research overall found that a number of factors that cause inflammation in the lining of the ovaries -- conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or even using powder containing talc -- can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. While pregnancy, breastfeeding and birth control pill usage reduced the risk, ovarian cysts increased the risk by 30%; endometriosis by 70% and hyperthyroidism increased the risk by 80%.

This study is the first that has connected hyperthyroidism and ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells are found in the ovary. The ovary is the small, almond-shaped organ located on the side of the uterus. The ovary produces female hormones and stores eggs. Ovarian cancer accounts for 4 percent of all cancers in women. In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer related deaths. An estimated one woman in 55 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 25,500 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed each year, and 14,500 women die of ovarian cancer.

In addition to hyperthyroidism, what are some of the risk factors for ovarian cancer?

• Having a close relative - mother, sister, daughter - with breast, ovarian or colon cancer.
• A history of breast, endometrial, or colon cancer.
• Uninterrupted ovulation (infertility, never used birth control pills, never been pregnant.
• Increasing age.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer - bloating, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, unexplained indigestion, gas, bloating -- can be easily overlooked or attributed to other conditions, so it's important to be checked regularly at your annual gynecological checkup. If you are hyperthyroid, or if you have any risk factors for ovarian cancer, you should consider asking your doctor for the CA-125 test, a blood test that can help identify those at increased risk for ovarian cancer, as well as a transvaginal ultrasound.

So I am alittle pissed at the doctor for not knowing this info!! A little scared as well I will post again soon with results!! Let me know what happened!!

• Having a close relative - mother, sister, daughter - with breast, ovarian or colon cancer.
• A history of breast, endometrial, or colon cancer.
• Uninterrupted ovulation (infertility, never used birth control pills, never been pregnant.
• Increasing age.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer - bloating, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, unexplained indigestion, gas, bloating -- can be easily overlooked or attributed to other conditions, so it's important to be checked regularly at your annual gynecological checkup. If you are hyperthyroid, or if you have any risk factors for ovarian cancer, you should consider asking your doctor for the CA-125 test, a blood test that can help identify those at increased risk for ovarian cancer, as well as a transvaginal ultrasound.

So I am alittle pissed at the doctor for not knowing this info!! A little scared as well I will post again soon with results!! Let me know what happened!!

On Aug 11, 2009 12:00 AM materialgirl wrote:

 

On 1/2/2009 Autumn wrote:

Hi I am wondering if anyone else who has had either thyroid or ovarian cancer found that they ended up having both in a short period of time?  I just had thyroid cancer and on a scan they found uptake around the bladder turned out to be my ovaries...I have two growths one on either side of my ovaries and now have to have an ultrasound to check them out...I'm terrified that its cancer again!!  Is there anyone out there who can relate to this?  Please respond if you've had this experience either good or bad....thanks so much to everyone on here for your support

Jan

I had thyroid cancer 2 years ago ,but I am having symptoms of ovarian cancer and I am getting an ultarsound tommorrow!!I am currently on meds because they removed my thyroid. When I showed concern about the ovarian cancer my  doctors said my risks were low !! I have to be hperthyrooid all the time to supress the cancer in my thyroid so I did a little web search and guess what I found...

 

Hyperthyroidism Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk, journal Epidemiology indicates that a woman with hyperthyroidism has an 80% higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, from your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon.
by Mary J. Shomon

The March, 2000 issue of the medical journal Epidemiology indicates that a woman with hyperthyroidism has an 80% higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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The researchers believe that the connection is related to the inflammation caused by autoimmune hyperthyroidism. The research overall found that a number of factors that cause inflammation in the lining of the ovaries -- conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or even using powder containing talc -- can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. While pregnancy, breastfeeding and birth control pill usage reduced the risk, ovarian cysts increased the risk by 30%; endometriosis by 70% and hyperthyroidism increased the risk by 80%.

This study is the first that has connected hyperthyroidism and ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells are found in the ovary. The ovary is the small, almond-shaped organ located on the side of the uterus. The ovary produces female hormones and stores eggs. Ovarian cancer accounts for 4 percent of all cancers in women. In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer related deaths. An estimated one woman in 55 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 25,500 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed each year, and 14,500 women die of ovarian cancer.

In addition to hyperthyroidism, what are some of the risk factors for ovarian cancer?

• Having a close relative - mother, sister, daughter - with breast, ovarian or colon cancer.
• A history of breast, endometrial, or colon cancer.
• Uninterrupted ovulation (infertility, never used birth control pills, never been pregnant.
• Increasing age.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer - bloating, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, unexplained indigestion, gas, bloating -- can be easily overlooked or attributed to other conditions, so it's important to be checked regularly at your annual gynecological checkup. If you are hyperthyroid, or if you have any risk factors for ovarian cancer, you should consider asking your doctor for the CA-125 test, a blood test that can help identify those at increased risk for ovarian cancer, as well as a transvaginal ultrasound.

So I am alittle pissed at the doctor for not knowing this info!! A little scared as well I will post again soon with results!! Let me know what happened!!

• Having a close relative - mother, sister, daughter - with breast, ovarian or colon cancer.
• A history of breast, endometrial, or colon cancer.
• Uninterrupted ovulation (infertility, never used birth control pills, never been pregnant.
• Increasing age.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer - bloating, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, unexplained indigestion, gas, bloating -- can be easily overlooked or attributed to other conditions, so it's important to be checked regularly at your annual gynecological checkup. If you are hyperthyroid, or if you have any risk factors for ovarian cancer, you should consider asking your doctor for the CA-125 test, a blood test that can help identify those at increased risk for ovarian cancer, as well as a transvaginal ultrasound.

So I am alittle pissed at the doctor for not knowing this info!! A little scared as well I will post again soon with results!! Let me know what happened!!

I had surgery for ovarian cancer last October. A football sized mass was removed. Stage 1 Grandulosa Stromal cell cancer of the ovary was what I was doagnosed with. At the same time my doctor was watching my thyroid levels. shortly after I was dianosed with hypothyroidism. Last week I had surgery for papillary thyroid cancer.

Hello Ladies! 

I would like to first say that I am praying for you both! Secondly, I am so happy that I found this message board! I am so scared and can't find anyone else who relates.

I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, had surgery and treatment all in 2012. I have recently discovered 2 lumps, one on each side of my pelvic area and I am terrified!

I am due for another biopsy on other lumps which have popped up in my throat area, at which time the 2 additional lumps in my pelvic area will be examined.

Last year, during my examinations there was a cyst or something that resembled a cyst on or newar my right ovary - it was never examined/biopsied. I am terrified of what is in store -