Articles related to "Thyroid Cancer"



Types of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is detected more frequently now due to a greater use of imaging such as xrays, MRIs and CT scans. Learn more about the different types and what to expect.
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates over the past several years.
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Thyroid Cancer: An Overview
As many as 10% of the population have thyroid nodules. Of those, only 5% are cancerous. Cancer of the thyroid is considered one of the most curable.
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Thyroid Cancer: Risk Factors
Can thyroid cancer be prevented? What are the risk factors? Can it be prevented?
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Thyroid Cancer and Breast Cancer Linked
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
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Living With Thyroid Cancer, Part II
In Part II of our interview with Megan Stedenbach, coordinator of this year's Thyroid Cancer Survivor's conference, we discuss the impact of thyroid cancer and how friends and loved ones can help.
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Does a Thyroid Nodule Mean Thyroid Cancer?
Most people will develop a thyroid nodule at some point in their lives. This usually leads to further investigation to determine the nature of the nodule.
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Just For Grins
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22, New International Version Laughter really is the best medicine as Megan Stendebach has discovered. Join us for grins as we explore the world of thyroid set to music.
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Living With Thyroid Cancer, An Interview With Megan Stendebach
First diagnosed with thryoid cancer in 1997, Megan Stendebach continues to live a full busy life. In addition to serving as the volunteer coordinator of the upcoming Thyroid Cancer Survivors convention, she is the webmaster of ThyroidCancerSongs.com, has a full time job and is an active wife and mother. In Part I of our interview, Megan talks about her diagnosis and treatment.
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New Clues to Determining Thyroid Cancer Survival Rates
Research conducted at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX indicates that age at diagnosis and the type of treatment may increase the risk of thyroid cancer recurrence.
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New Test For Detection of Recurrent Thyroid Cancer
A new test for follow up after treatment for thyroid cancer proves more sensitive than conventional tests and does not require stopping l-thyroxine treatment prior to the test.
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RAI Therapy and the Risk of Undiagnosed Thyroid Cancer
Does the rate of thyroid cancer increase following treatment with I131?
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The State of the Topic: A Review of Women's Health and Thyroid Disease
I would like to take this opportunity to review what I consider the past success of this topic. I have truly enjoyed writing for Suite101 and sharing new information with all of you. Over the past two years, I have posted 75 different articles and listed numerous web sites.
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Thyroid Cancer: After Treatment, Now What?
So, you have been diagnosed and undergone the treatment of choice for your particular type of thyroid cancer. Now what comes next?
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Thyroid Cancer: Questions to Ask
Have you been newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer? The word 'cancer' sets off all sorts of alarms and prompts important questions.
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Thyroid Nodules In Pregnancy
A recent presentation at the AACE Ninth Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress in Atlanta, Georgia suggests that thyroid nodules identified during pregnancy are more likely to be malignant.
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Tipper Gore has Thyroid Nodule Removed
Thyroid disease is in the news once more. Just before the beginning of the new millennium, Tipper Gore, the wife of Vice President Gore of the US, was discovered to have a lump (nodule) on her thyroid.
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What do I do now?
Have you just found out that you have thryoid disease? Are you feeling thoroughly confused by the variety and amount of information on the 'net? Where do you go from here?
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Conditions that Merit Thyroid Removal
There are a number of conditions that may result in a treating doctor referring a patient for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine ablation of the thyroid gland.
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Diagnosing Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are tumor-like growths that can develop within the thyroid gland and can vary in size, texture and ability to change thyroid hormone levels.
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Famous Men and Women with Thyroid Disease
Many famous people have come forward to relate the fact that they suffer various thyroid conditions. Their stories have helped educate the public about these diseases.
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Interpreting Thyroid Lab Results
Thyroid lab tests guide both diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders. Understanding how medications are adjusted based on thyroid bloodwork is key.
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Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
Many women will have thyroid function changes during pregnancy. Most are easily managed with proper treatment that will help both mother and baby.
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What are the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Learn about the common and perhaps not-so common symptoms of Hypothyroidism.
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Radioactive Iodine Ablation of the Thyroid
This procedure abbreviated - RAI is performed by giving a patient an oral dose of radioactive iodine, which causes thyroid tissue death to cease its hyper-functioning.
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common diagnosis that is rarely seen in dogs.
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Long Term Effects of Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease) has been considered a benign disease affecting only the thyroid gland and in some cases, the eyes. However, recent studies have shown that it may affect more body systems than originally thought.
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What are Thyroid Antibodies?
Thyroid antibody tests are often ordered to determine if a patient has an autoimmune thyroid condition. Find out more about what these thyroid levels mean.
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Being a Proactive Thyroid Patient
Thyroid patients can benefit a great deal from the experiences and basic knowledge shared by other patients and being proactive can be done in-balance.
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Book Review: Welcome to Shirley
One Long Island town's rise and fall, told in a hybrid personal and environmental memoir.
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Celiac Disease
Ten years ago, physicians believed that only 1 in 2500 people were afflicted with celiac sprue. We now know that nearly 1 in 100 people suffer from this condition.
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Is it really menopause?
A personal account of hyperthyroidism, Graves disease, giving an overview of the disease, symptoms and treatment choices.
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Levothyroxine, A Multi-Million Dollar Prize
Is the golden goose really up for grabs? The FDA denial of the citizen's petition of Knoll Pharmaceutical has released a torrent of comment and criticism from all sides. With the potential for removal of a major competitor, smaller companies are making a move for their share of the market.
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Modern Radiation Therapy
Long useful for treating various cancers, radiation therapy is also notorious for causing undesirable side effects. Advances in technology are improving its reputation.
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Qualities Needed in Hypothyroid Treating Doctors
The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be concerning and severe to a thyroid patient. This, points to the great importance in a qualified hypothyroid treatment specialist.
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Rare Causes of Thyroid Gland Enlargement
The vast majority of enlarged thyroid glands occur due to common diseases or conditions but there are cases in which goiters do not have typical causes.
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Should You Stay Away from Soy?
Though the health benefits of soy have been touted in the media, new questions are arising about the effect of soy in altering male and female hormones.
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The Dangers of Soy
Though a popular ingredient of modern non-dairy, vegan products, soy is associated with many health dangers you should be aware of before continuing to consume it.
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Unnatural Health
Reactive health care is unnatural. It relieves one disease symptom while causing another one. Proactive health works at establishing good health, and a healthy body is able to withstand diseases.
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Hyperthyroidism and Goiter
Toxic Nodular Goiter is the second leading cause of hyperthyroidism in the US. This article focuses on diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism due to nodular goiter.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Treatment Options (Part I)
In this series, we will explore some of the treatment options for thyroid disease. As always your comments and discussion are welcome. Which option did you choose? Was it a good choice for you? What advice would you give those who are making this choice now?
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Treatment Options (Part II)
RAI is the most common treatment for hyperthyroidism, particularly Graves' Disease, used in the US. It effectively destroys the thyroid cells that produce T4 and T3. Have any of you taken RAI? What kind of results did you have?
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Armchair adventures
Two more authors take charge of writing Indiana Jones adventures for a paperback series.
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Hypothyroidism and Its Pals
A look at complementary remedies for hypothyroidism and its associated illnesses.
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Radiation Therapy
Description of Radiation Therapy. This treatment is used for all patients receiving lumpectomies. Radiation is sometimes used prior to or in lieu of surgery. Very few patients receive radiation with mastectomies, but it can happen.
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This Driver A Winner Off The Track, Too
Del Chupp, a driver-trainer on the Chicago circuit, recently donated his kidney in order to save his sister's life.
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