Thyroid Cancer Questions

1. What is late stage thyroid cancer?

   I believe that late stage thyroid cancer is a term applied to cases where the disease has spread to other parts of the body. Unlike early stage, which can often be cured via surgery, late stage thyroid cancer treatment usually involves additional interventions such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy...
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2. What is Hurthle cell thyroid cancer?

   From what I know, hurthle cell thyroid cancer is a rare variant of follicular thyroid cancer. Among new cases of thyroid cancer, less than 5 percent are hurthle cell thyroid cancers. The condition is also called Hurthle cell carcinoma or sometimes oxyphil cell carcinoma...
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3. What is curcumin thyroid cancer?

   Honestly, I'm perplexed by your question about curcumin thyroid cancer. Sounds like you're asking if this is a type of thyroid cancer. As far as I know, there's no such thing as curcumin thyroid cancer. But just to be sure I wasn't giving you bum information, I did an internet search for "curcumin thyroid cancer" and nothing came up...
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4. What is a good diet for thyroid cancer patients?

   One nutrient that is important for thyroid function but deficient in most of the United Stated is iodine. Iodine can be attained by eating seaweeds like kelp, dulse, and hijiki, seafood like fish and shellfish and well as dairy products. Focus on high quality organic whole foods and avoidance of processed...
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5. What famous people have had thyroid cancer?

   Tough question. As this is still a relatively rare form of cancer, I don't know of many famous people with thyroid cancer. The only name that comes to mind is U.S. Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Unfortunately, he died of the disease. But I think he had anaplastic which is the worst kind. Also, I was pretty sure that Joe Piscopo had thyroid cancer...
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6. What does it mean when you have thyroid cancer in your...

   It is possible for cancer in the thyroid to metastasize or spread to different areas of the body, which include the spine and cerebrospinal fluid- the fluid the bathes the brain and spinal cord. Sometimes cancer cells are able to break away from their primary tumor and invade the blood stream or lymph vessels by secreting special enzymes...
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7. What do high thyrogobulin levels mean years after thyroid...

   Generally, high thyroglobulin levels after thyroid cancer may mean a recurrence. This is because thyroid hormone is normally stored in the thyroid as thyroglobulin. And if the whole thyroid has been removed, there should be very little or no thyroglobulin in the blood...
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8. What are ways to tell if a lump on the thyroid is cancer?

   There are a number of ways to tell if a lump on the thyroid is cancer. And ultrasound is one of the first tools utilized. Another common test used for diagnosis is a radioiodine scan. Both of these tests are ways to tell if a lump on the thyroid is cancer—though neither of these tests can actually y confirm a diagnosis...
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9. What are the chances of recovery from thyroid cancer?

   When it comes to thyroid cancer chances of recovery are excellent. In fact, it's one of the most curable kinds of cancer. The statistics vary by source but seems like the five-year-survival rate is between 93 and 97 percent. I know follicular and papillary thyroid cancer are the easiest to cure. Medullary can be a little trickier...
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10. Are calcified tumors on the thyroid lobe considered cancer?

    If you or your doctor has noticed a mass or tumor in your thyroid, one of the first tests that can be done on the mass is an ultrasound. This is an imaging study that uses sound waves in order to obtain the structural characteristics of the mass...
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11. Can Barrett's esophagus cause thyroid cancer?

    No, barett's esophagus doesn't cause thyroid cancer. I don't know much about the condition, other than it can develop as a result of chronic reflux. However, your thought that barrett's esophagus can cause thyroid cancer is not completely off base. The condition can cause cancer. But it's not thyroid cancer you need to worry about...
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12. Can benign thyroid nodules turn into cancer?

    If you are diagnosed with benign thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer is still on your mind, rest easy. From what I've been told, benign nodules do not turn into malignant ones over time. In fact, you won't need any treatment at all for these growths...
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13. Can chemicals used on golf courses cause thyroid cancer?

    Good question.Here's the thing. I don't think there is any solid evidence linking chemicals used on golf course and thyroid cancer. But there is certainly a lot of discussion about the potential for harm. Theoretically it seems feasible as exposure to environmental toxins is one of the risk factors...
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14. Can you still get thyroid cancer if you have had radioactive...

    If you get thyroid cancer after radioactive ablation therapy, it is considered a cancer recurrence. And, unfortunately, this type of cancer does have a relatively high recurrence rate. I think it's about 10 percent after 10 years. Although radioactive ablation therapy is quite effective. It cannot guarantee a permanent remission...
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15. Does Hashimoto's thyroididis turn into thyroid cancer?

    It can. However, hashimoto's thyroiditis turning into thyroid cancer isn't always foregone conclusion. According to one study I read, about 29 percent of Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients develop thyroid cancer. So I guess what I'm saying it that although hashimoto's thyroiditis turning into thyroid cancer isn't a guarantee, there's clearly a link...
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16. Does melanoma increase risks for thyroid cancer?

    I think you taught me something today. Because when I first read the question "does melanoma increase risks of thyroid cancer" I thought whoever wrote this must be obsessing over cancer. But turns out you may be onto something. I have great respect for this online community, So I didn't want to answer you without first doing a little research...
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17. Does taste return after radiation for thyroid cancer?

    This is a hard question. And I don't think there's a definitive answer. I'm told that your taste can return after radiation for thyroid cancer. But in some cases the changes will be permanent. Usually you will at least experience a partial recovery...
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18. Does x-ray exposure increase the risk of thyroid cancer?

    It can. There is a link between x-ray exposure and thyroid cancer, especially if the exposure occurred as a child. Back in the 1940s and 1950s x-rays were used to treat everything from acne to inflamed tonsils, adenoids and lymph nodes. X-rays were even used to measure foot sizes in shoe stores (I know, crazy, right...
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19. How dangerous is thyroid cancer?

    Your question about how dangerous is thyroid cancer is an interesting one. I guess it depends on your concept of danger. On the one hand, it's one of the most curable forms of cancer (with the exception of a rare kind called anaplastic thyroid cancer). So, as far as your chance of dying, the risks are pretty low...
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20. How deadly is thyroid cancer?

    Regarding your question, how deadly is thyroid cancer. It's actually one of the least deadly cancers out there. The 5-year survival rate for all cases is about 97%. Of course, when asking how deadly is thyroid cancer, you didn't specify the type of thyroid cancer you're looking to find out about...
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