a doctor said my mother has a big thyroid gland. can that be linked to cancer?
2007-01-20 02:19:54 · 7 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The 4 general types of thyroid cancer are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. Papillary and follicular carcinoma together are called differentiated thyroid cancer because of their histologic resemblance to normal thyroid tissue and because differentiated function (eg, thyroglobulin secretion) is preserved. Most thyroid cancers present as asymptomatic nodules. Rarely, lymph node, lung, or bone metastases cause the presenting symptoms of small thyroid cancers. Diagnosis is often by fine-needle aspiration biopsy but may involve other tests. Except for the anaplastic form, most thyroid cancers are not highly malignant and are rarely fatal. Treatment is surgical removal, usually followed by ablation of residual tissue with radioactive iodine.
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2007-01-20 02:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be linked to cancer, but cancer in the thyroid gland is rare and even if it was cancer it is one of the easiest cancer to treat.
Sounds like your Mom might have a goiter. A goiter is when the thyroid gland swells up. Usually getting on thyroid meds will shrink it. Your MOm should ave a morning blood test for TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and an antibody test. These tests will determine if your Mom needs thyroid meds.
2007-01-20 10:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a Big Thyroid Gland does not necessarily mean cnacer.
I am giving some links and tables to help you.
It could be asimple Thyroid malfunction and can be medically treated or she may have to undergo a procedure/s depending on the pathological investigations.
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Table 1: Characteristics of malignant thyroid nodules
Rapidly growing or painful thyroid nodule
Family history of thyroid cancer
Exposure to neck irradiation in child-hood
Hoarseness
Firm and/or fixed nodule
Cervical adenopathy
Vocal cord paralysis
Features strongly indicative of benign thyroid nodules include long duration without growth, multinodular or diffuse goitre, simple thyroid cyst, "hot" nodule on thyroid scintiscan, high levels of autoantibodies to thyroglobulin (TgAb) and/or thyroperoxidase, a family history of benign goitre and a suppressed serum TSH.
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A Case of Tuberculosis of the Thyroid Gland
cause of thyroid disease and therefore only. occasionally included in the differential diagnosis. ... whether this swelling was arising from the thyroid ...-
all the best
2007-01-20 02:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by prm4u_always 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a 20 year previous guy with thyroid issues, I have alot of an identical indications as you. all i will say is in case you do have thyroid maximum cancers it really is between the most treatable kinds of maximum cancers round. yet to me it doesnt sound like maximum cancers. basically take a deep breath, relax, and luxuriate in existence.
2016-10-17 02:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by rhona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send mom to an Endocrinologist right away.
It's probably either hypothyroidism - common in women, or hyperthyroidism, also very common. Both can result in a goiter in women as well as bulging eyes, hair loss and other symptoms.
If you don't treat it, it can be fatal. If you treat it, it's no big deal.
Do a blood test for hTSH, T-3 and T-4 and see an endocrinologist.
Also... tell her to stay away from soy (soya) and soybean based products! They are connected with thyroid disease.
2007-01-21 21:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by thrown2lions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/Gd6du
Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
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2016-05-15 02:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by Joanna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋