Does Hashimoto's thyroididis turn into thyroid cancer?

1 answer | Last updated: Jan 22, 2010
Midwestern asked...
Does Hashimoto's thyroididis turn into thyroid cancer?
 

Eyestothesky said...

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. My guess is if you have this disease, your endocrinologist will want to monitor your health carefully. Hope I've been helpful.

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