My mother had both thyroid glands and a large mass removed all which was full of cancer. This was November 15, 2005. She underwent radiation treatments and is now cancer free. She is on thyroid medication. Still she has been having major memory problems. She lives about 35 minutes from my house. Last week she was on her way to my house and forgot where she was going. She goes to a senior citizen center once a week. Last week my aunt had to remind her how to get there 3 times. My mother is 59yrs old. This is becomming severly depressing for her. My question is could this still be affects from the cancer and treatments or does it sound like something else is going on with her? Does anyone have any information?
2006-07-03 08:05:05 · 3 answers · asked by geni 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Mary S the mass that was removed was cancerous as well. they treated it in conjuction with the thyroid cancer.
2006-07-03 08:18:49 · update #1
Mary S the mass was cancerous as well and was treated along with the thyroid cancer.
Alan~ Thank you for the info on thyroxin levels. I have been worried that perhaps this was nothing to do with the cancer. I am afraid that it may be an early onset of alzheimers. Sounds like the thyroxin level being low can show similar symptoms. She has had blood work done but because of the holiday weekend no info yet.
2006-07-03 08:23:08 · update #2
Low thyroxin levels can cause mental stupor as can dementia. And at least 5 yrs needs to pass before she can be considered probably cured .She needs to get checked out by a Dr.
2006-07-03 08:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by alanbp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi my niece had her thyroid taken out due to cancer but every year she has to re valuate her meds because her dose might run high after a certain amt. of time. She is cancer free its been 4 yrs. Thyroid is easily beaten. But what about this other mass what did it involve. My niece suffered no memory loss. Good luck
2006-07-03 08:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by mary s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may or may not be related to the cancer, either way she need to see the Dr. There may be something they can do to help her memory, which will make you all feel alot more sane. Someone who is rather assertive should go with her to the Dr and explain what is happening to her memory
2006-07-03 08:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by frogsandducks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋