I had a tumor 2x2.5x3cm in my thryoid.. total removal of thyroid has been done two weeks ago. It was diagnosed as hurthle cell variant of papillary cancer. What is the usual protocol in australia for this? Has anyone had cancer in their thyroid and NOT had RAI??
2006-12-20 18:55:24 · 4 answers · asked by sunfires_heart 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I don`t know the protocal in Australia, but I had my thyroid totally removed in 1981 because of papillairy cancer. Thankfully it is a very slow growing cancer. Mine was also classified as metasized cause it had spread to lymph nodes in the neck. All I needed to do was have radio-active iodine. I go for yearly scans just to be sure the cancer is not present anywhere in my body.
2006-12-21 05:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by fly7591 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be strong and accept what the doctor recommends whether it is chemotherapy or radiation. Either treatment requires a course of a number of weeks or months depending on the severity. Positive thinking and having a good mental health help a lot toward the treatment. Take good care of yourself.
2006-12-20 19:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sooty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some oncologists may suggest chemotherapy while some may advised radiation therapy. anyway you do it, there are some sides effects that you have to watch out for. see your doctor on these.
2006-12-20 19:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-23 14:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by jen19801976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋