whats the proberbilty of surviving it??????
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2006-10-12 13:29:45 · 13 answers · asked by Maria-Kate Moore_101 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Fortunately most of them do. They say that if you going to get cancer than that thyroid cancer is the one to have.
I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer about a year ago and after surgery and radioiodine treatment am now free of the disease.
The reason most types of thyroid cancer are curable is because thyroid cells take up iodine and most of them continue to do so even after they've become cancerous. Radioactive iodine can be administered orally and this is then taken up by any thyroid cells anywhere in your body. The radiation then kills the thyroid cells and hence the cancer.
2006-10-16 07:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 4 types of thyroid cancer, as well as variants. The 4 types are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. Papillary can have variants (ie:tall cell, columnar, follicular). Pap. and follicular types are very successful in responding to treatment. Medullary thyroid cancer is highly familial, meaning it is often hereditary. It is a more aggressive and more involved type of thyroid cancer, yet still treatable. Anaplastic is a type that is not successful with treatment. Many people dx with anaplastic, in fact MOST people, do die.
With this being said, thyroid cancer is usually papillary (or one if it's variants) or follicular. It is usually treated with a total thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine ablation. The thyroid cancer is then typically monitored for 5 years and after that 5 yr. mark (if no cancer appears) you will be considered "cancer free".
Also, pediatric thyroid cancer, although rare, is a bit different. My 14 yr. old is a thyroid cancer patient, which is why I am well versed in the world of thyroid cancer.
Please be aware that this is typically a very treatable cancer!
2006-10-13 03:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing honey,try to stay calm.I can say this because I've survived cancer twice.One time was cervical cancer,the next ovarian.Is this you or someone you love?And when was the diagnosis? don't settle for one doctors opinion,go to 3 or 4 if you have to.But YES,people survive cancer all the time.It's just all the bad stuff you hear any more.But go to a doctor that you feel comfortable with and that will take her/his time with you.You need to be able to ask questions,and get answers. Don't you worry that you're bothering them.If you need to call 10 times a day to get an answer,then someone better be there to answer your questions.If I'm not mistaken,radiation therapy works really well on this particular type of cancer.That's how I zapped the cancer on the ovaries,went in daily for 2 weeks and had radiation. I didn't want them to cut on me.I just had faith and believed the radiation would take care of it and it did.The best thing you can do is to try to keep in good spirits.Keep your mind busy,and go talk to people that have survived what you're going through.Whatever your faith get stronger in it.Prayer works!!!!I feel you'll be fine.Just take care and God bless.
2006-10-12 14:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by LEJIANE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you’re unlikely to be able to feel it.
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can develop in several ways.
Thyroid hormone production can be suppressed or halted completely in these ways: https://tr.im/hRqmV
2015-01-29 03:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe if you have the thyroid removed and begin taking thyroid replacement medication as your doctor prescribes your survival rate is very good.
2006-10-12 13:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by spnky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a girlfriend who had thyroid cancer and she has been cancer free for 9 years now!!!!
2006-10-12 17:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by KAREN S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They usually REMOVE the thyroid, treat with radiation and most people are fine after proper medical treatment.
2006-10-12 13:50:04 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 06:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe they will do a biopsy then they can tell you how likely you are to heal
in case of cancer, having hope is the most important thing
have confidence because modern medical treatment is good
2006-10-12 13:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by Rock 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's one of those kinds of cancer that is curable.
Did you have a biopsy, yet? Most of the time it's benign.
2006-10-12 13:39:05 · answer #10 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋