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Thyroid was removed at age 20 (7 years ago) due to papillary cancer.After surgery biopsy report stated the complete removal of cancer . Taking a tablet for thyroid.TSH ok now.Is there a chance of reoccurance of cancer?

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Get a recent boold test of serum thyroglobulin ..anti thyroglobulin antibodies .. Based on that value you may require radioiodine scan or petct.. Get ultrasound neck scan too.. ...  Read More

Hi My wife has got papillary thyroid cancer. We were following with doctors and it was informed that surgically it will be removed. Today we came to know suddenly that my wife is postive . Can we do operation during pregnancy. Last month 15th she had and this month 15 she did not have and when we tested she was positive. First baby was premature

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It will be a difficult decision because following surgery you would also require radio iodine and further treatment You need to discuss things with your treating doctor ...  Read More

Biopsy report came out to be suspicious. Is immediate surgery needed. Nodule size 15 mm x13 mm. " Smears are moderately cellular and shows papillary pattern of follicular cell. Most of the cells are entrapped in hemorrhage and fibrinous material. The morphology of the cell can not be ascertained for certain. Some of the cells show? inclusions. "

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Hi, no need to worry . Better consult homeopath , based upon complete case analysis the treatment will be started . In homeopathy complete cure is available. ...  Read More

Doctor done surgery for thyroid cancer but they don't tell the condition properly.is it life threatening one.is it curable or not.

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Not usually.if you share your pathology report might be able to answer ...  Read More

Female, age 23, Daignosed with papillary carcinoma of thyroid, thyroid profile are normal, fnac showed papillary carcinoma

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Hello Greetings from Dr. Ritesh Agrawal, Thyroid Clinic, New Marine Lines, Mumbai. Thanks for sharing the details of your disease. As per your available reports, it seems you will require an operation ...  Read More

For my father in law, before surgery reported as Papillary thyroid cancer after surgery reported as medullary thyroid cancer which is correct here, I have attached the reports.

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Just as they have suggested IHC(markers ) should be done to confirm the diagnosis . Obviously the post operative report should be considered , what ever if the report of post operative IHC we have to ...  Read More

Hi My wife was tested with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Now thyroid has been removed via surgery. Radio Iodin scan test has been done in which 2 small cells are found . Doctor has advice for Radio Iodin Therapy . After Radio Iodin Therapy will it be clear. And is there a chance where it will come back. Report has been attached .

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Hi Please attach reports if what surgery has been done. Actually radio iodine therapy can be given upto 5 sessions. Becoz this is early stage there is very less chance of it coming back. Once see y ...  Read More

Hi My wife has papillary thyroid cancer. We have done MRI for Neck and Head. During MRI the lab technician has done CT Scan for neck to correlate with MRI Scan. Later we came to know she is pregnant. During CT scan baby was 3weeks. . Let me know how should we proceed for delivery of baby and papillary thyroid cancer.

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Hi My wife was diagnosed with Papillary thyroid cancer. Thyroid was removed and iodine therapy was done. Now after 6 months we have done TG test. I have attached the file. Please let me know if the cancer still exist or no

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Hi. . you have completed the intended treatement for pap thyroid cancer - total thyroidectomy followed by radioiodine therapy. Wish to know your biopsy report to understand tumour better. However.. T ...  Read More

Last 2013 my thyroid was removed and biopsy showed papillary carcinoma and hashimoto's thyroiditis. Until to day i haven't gone through radioactive iodine therapy. What are the possibilities that the cancer is still in my system?

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Difficult to say. When cancer is present with hashimoto thyroiditis in a way its good because the lymphocytes which increase in thyroiditis keep the cancer at bay and the cancer is usually in an early ...  Read More

I’m reaching out to seek a second opinion regarding my sister, Nandana, who is 22 years old. She has a lump on the left side of her lower neck, along with signs of thyroid enlargement. So far, the following investigations have been done: • Neck USG • FNAC • Ultrasound-guided FNAC • Excision biopsy • CECT Neck Based on the current findings, t

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An FNAC from the neck nodes, should be able to guide us. Please consult for further advise. ...  Read More

Is third stage of uterus cancer is curable? Only chemotherapy is enough or anything else? How much time needed for this treatment and can the patient will live normal life after treatment. Is there any chances of getting cancer again after treatment?

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Hi , to reduce the chances of recurrence, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are given. ...  Read More

My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July, 2023 and underwent whipple surgery on 29th July ,2023. Following the surgery, he received six months of chemotherapy, comprising Gemcitabine and Capecitabine, which concluded on February 13. Gemcitabine was administered in six cycles, each comprising three sessions per week, while Capecitabine

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Hi Sorry for your father as he developed metastatic pancreatic cancer, but in pancreatic cancer risk of developing metastasis is high even after chemotherapy (even higher if chemotherapy not given) ...  Read More

Biopsy reports came as features of suggestive papillary carcinoma of thyroid, encapsulated classic type, what does it mean and what should I do for the treatment

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It means it is well differentiated tumour i.e., cancer It requires surgery that is Total Thyroidectomy ...  Read More

My brother is taking thyronorm 50 since 6 months. Now, we consult homeopathic doctor for treatment. Doctor told that he has hyperthyroid and prescribed the medicine accordingly. Is the medicine uses in homeopathy are same for hypo or hyper thyroid or required to check medical test and start further treatment.

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Medicine in homoeopathy give on the basis of individual. So don't worry .. in medicine are choosen correctly then that doesn't mean hyper or hypo. If you go for test after using thyronorm then it is a ...  Read More

Hello doctors, can child's preserved umbilical cord and stem cells be used in cancer treatment? If yes then what kind of cancers and how successful it is?

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Yes, it can be used ...  Read More

My thyroid reports are normal from last 6 month. Is it okay to stop treatment. Is there any test to determine when to stop thyroid treatment

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Connect please ...  Read More

My father was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer and the operation was done on the 2nd week of Feb this year..After operation, he faced problems while drinking water but not while eating food.Now it's almost 3 months.He choked very badly while drinking water recently.. Though he was drinking water using a spoon, it got stuck in his throat and he couldn'

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What exactly type of surgery has he undergone ?? Share the reports. What was the type of cancer ? Having this problem is common after the operation immediately although after a month such problems sh ...  Read More

Hi, Recently we came accross my mother-and-law have cancer and it's in stage4.. She is not showing any serious symptoms ( as of now fine and she is healthy). I wanted to know how time left to her and what type of treatment we should give. Some doctors are telling at this stage no surgery usefull and chemotherapy is usefull. So I need open sugges

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She would require Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy based on tissue biopsy/genetic marker results ...  Read More

In april 2021, tsh was 6.4 and in feb 2022 it is 10.04, what needs to be done for thyroid treatment?

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Thyroid hormone replacement ...  Read More

Which treatment is the best for thyroid disorder- allopathy or homeopathy or ayurveda? which offers the best cure?

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Medical science. Everything else is unscientific and not evidence based. ...  Read More

I have an thyroid it's very low means in my report thyroid Boundary l don't take any medicine. I have suger, bp also . So please give mei some medicine for thyroid treatment.

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

I have underwent thyroidectomy with lymphnode removal last month.now biopsy came as papillary carcinoma positive with regional metasis of lympnode...i dont know what to proceed further. Im afraid of taking RAI.is it enough to take levothyroxine alone without RAI.is there anyother method to find spreading of CA otherthan RAI.

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RAI is safe and with minimum discomfort. Go for it ! ...  Read More

Any treatment for thyroid? Permanent treatment? Something that won't be needed to be taken whole life and also will restore normal thyroid levels.

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Yes mam there are very effective medicines in homeopathy which will control thyroid problems Is it hypo or hyper? You can consult me through PRACTO For complete treatment Regards ...  Read More

I hv just got my USG report. Sharing the report. Pls explain..My TSH is 12.69. I nvr had thyroid problem in past. So I am wondering to hv this report

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Ur ultrasound report suggest u have thyroid nodules. Need to do FNAC. For thyroid report need to start on treatment. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi my grandmother is suffering from lung cancer stage 4. She is too week and thin for chemotherapy. Please suggest type of treatment and hospital for her . I attached her biopsy report.

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Please do a immunohistochemistry on that biopsy. That ll clarify the situation A PET CT scan also needs to be done ...  Read More

Ayurvedic treatment for cancer. My friend is suffering from cancer from last 4-5 yrs. He is in USA. Plz advise

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I need more details of the symptoms,to decide the prognosis.. ...  Read More

TSH is 17. Last year he underwent cancer treatment and radiation of left neck and thyroids. Now he is fine as per PET scan but it was recommended by oncologist to check the TSH as he found some increased activity there. Please suggest.

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As your tsh is high take100 mcg of thyronorm ...  Read More

I just wanted to know the treatment required for this case and what are the risk. She has been asked to consult with some specialist in Visakhapatnam

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Requires surgery ...  Read More

My mother is diagnosed with Diagnosed with high graded papillary urothelial carcinoma. What is the treatment? Is it curable ? What would be the costing?

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She needs further evaluation - staging has to be done before any treatment. It requires cystoscopy, CT/MRI or PET CT. Early stage tumors have good prognosis. In general high graded urothelial carcinom ...  Read More

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