Archive for the ‘Thyroid Cancer’ Category

Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer? Questions to ask?

Friday, February 19th, 2010

6js59 asked: I have a friend who has Thyroid cancer and has had the tumor and her thyroid removed. Tomorrow she is going for her consultation for the radioactive iodine treatment, and she wants to go in to the appointment with a list of questions that she should ask. ...

Thyroid Cancer – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Thyroid cancer is a fairly common malignancy which can occur in any age group especially in people who have had radiation therapy in the neck area, although it is most common after age 30 and its aggressiveness increases significantly in older patients. Thyroid cancer develops in your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped ...

Is it possible to get thyroid cancer again, even once it’s removed?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

momentary997 asked: I had papillairy micro-carcinomas in both left and right lobes. They only discovered them after the surgery while analysing the nodules. I had the operation in 2006 and just got my file from that hospital a couple of months ago as another hospital requested it. They never bothered ...

I might have thyroid cancer, will this affect me being able to have more kids?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

lindsey4706 asked: Hi there, I just found out yesterday there is a possibility I may have tyhroid cancer, I have an appointment next week with a specialist, but I have so many questions now. Does anyone know if I DO have it after it is taken care of, will ...

Is follicular thyroid cancer hereditary?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

lexi asked: My grandma has it, and not only am I worried about her, but I am wondering if I have a higher risk of getting it, or if my mom has a higher risk. I understand that cancer is a mutation, but I also know that some cancers can ...

What insurance company will take a girl who recently had thyroid cancer?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Molly D asked: I am clean of it since early 2004, but Assurant, Blue Cross and Unicare have all turned me down. I'm 27 and otherwise healthy. How do I get health insurance?! I'm 27, otherwise healthy, live in Chicago and am a waitress and actress with no plans ...

Thyroid Cancer Coping and Support

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

When one has just been diagnosed with having thyroid cancer, it can be quite overwhelming. You may feel lost as to what you should do next. You will even find yourself re-evaluating your future and the impact of the condition. This can be a challenge but there are some things ...

my mother has thyroid cancer what can i do to help her feel better?

Friday, January 8th, 2010

sue a asked: shes been fighting the cancer for about a year and half she has her ups and downs but sometimes i dont know what to do. now she is off the medication because the doctor is running more tests and she becomes so weak and her ...

Does anyone know how common thyroid cancer is in people with an underactive thyroid?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Meri asked: Just curious, thank you for your answers.

What are the chances I have thyroid cancer?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

greenmop7 asked: I know there is a 5% chance of cancer if only a nodule is found. BUT I have been having unknown health problems for 4 years. They found my thyroid level to be pretty low. The nodule was mostly solid and the ultrasound couldnt rule cancer out. ...