Thyroid cancer effects about 20,000 new cases of it every year. Females are more likely to develop thyroid cancer than males. While it can effect people of any age group, it is most likely to effect someone in their 30’s and increase as they get older. It can be very discrete and difficult to detect in a gland.
There are many symptoms of thyroid cancer. Most of the symptoms are quite common and can easily be confused and mixed with other problems. Neck pain and hoarseness will occur in patients with thyroid cancer. There could be a lot of other explanations of these symptoms so it is best to talk with your doctor.
There are four different types of thyroid cancer, and some are more common than others. Papillary thyroid cancer effects about 78% of all thyroid cancer patients, which is by far the most common kind. The other three kinds of thyroid cancer are follicular, medullary, and anaplastic.
If the thyroid cancer is caught, they can most likely be cured. The most common kinds of thyroid cancer ( papillary and follicular) have the highest success rates in curing. They are typically treated with removal of the lobe that has the cancer on it. If you have to choose a type of cancer to have, this is the one you would want to pick because it has a 97% cure rate.
Medullary cancer in your thyroid is by far less common, but can be the hardest to try to cure. It requires the complete thyroid to be removed plus other lymph nodes on the front and the sides of your neck. The operation is much more aggressive than others.
Within six weeks after the thyroid has been removed, you will expect to undergo radioactive iodine treatment. All you will need to do is to take a simple pill which contains radioactive iodine. You will want to avoid contact with other people for a couple of days so that they are not exposed to the radioactive materials. It will take care of any other cancer it may find that was not already removed.
You will then make visits every six to twelve months just to make sure that you are taking the right dosage of thyroid hormone and to check to make sure that your tumor has not returned. The length of your return will get longer and longer as you keep going if everything seems to be ok.
Friday, January 9, 2009
An Overview of the Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland in the front part of your neck. This gland produces a hormone, and if helps regulate your body’s metabolism. These hormones are important as they regulate your body’s energy and the use of vitamins, as well as your body’s growth.
If this gland is not working properly, you could feel really fatigued. It could really run you down, and you may not know what is going on unless you go into your doctor’s office so that they may run some tests. There are many different symptoms of a thyroid problem, and they can easily confused with other problems.
If you have a loss of appetite or even some unexplained weight gain, it could be a sign of some kind of thyroid problem. These accompanied by other symptoms such as dry skin, hair loss, or even depression may show that you have a problem with your thyroid. In this case, you will want to seek your doctor so that they may run some tests to confirm.
It may be hard to detect a thyroid problem or be able to tell when you need to seek medical attention because these problems can start occurring over a long period of time. If you have any shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting or confusion it may be time to consult your physician to see if you have a thyroid problem.
There are a couple of different tests that your doctor can run to see if you are having a thyroid problem. Most commonly they can run some simple blood work, or they may choose to run a scan of your thyroid, or even an ultrasound. They will not do a scan of your thyroid if you are pregnant because it is done with radioactive iodine.
Depending on the outcome of these tests, your doctor may find it necessary to operate and remove a tumor if one is found, but most commonly they will give you a simple medication to help the problem. You will need to follow up with your doctor every six to twelve months to make sure it is still working.
There are a lot of people who have problems with their thyroid, but if you know some of the common symptoms to look for you can stay on top of the problem before it gets worse. Because of our busy lifestyles and stress, the thyroid is a common problem in many of us.
If this gland is not working properly, you could feel really fatigued. It could really run you down, and you may not know what is going on unless you go into your doctor’s office so that they may run some tests. There are many different symptoms of a thyroid problem, and they can easily confused with other problems.
If you have a loss of appetite or even some unexplained weight gain, it could be a sign of some kind of thyroid problem. These accompanied by other symptoms such as dry skin, hair loss, or even depression may show that you have a problem with your thyroid. In this case, you will want to seek your doctor so that they may run some tests to confirm.
It may be hard to detect a thyroid problem or be able to tell when you need to seek medical attention because these problems can start occurring over a long period of time. If you have any shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting or confusion it may be time to consult your physician to see if you have a thyroid problem.
There are a couple of different tests that your doctor can run to see if you are having a thyroid problem. Most commonly they can run some simple blood work, or they may choose to run a scan of your thyroid, or even an ultrasound. They will not do a scan of your thyroid if you are pregnant because it is done with radioactive iodine.
Depending on the outcome of these tests, your doctor may find it necessary to operate and remove a tumor if one is found, but most commonly they will give you a simple medication to help the problem. You will need to follow up with your doctor every six to twelve months to make sure it is still working.
There are a lot of people who have problems with their thyroid, but if you know some of the common symptoms to look for you can stay on top of the problem before it gets worse. Because of our busy lifestyles and stress, the thyroid is a common problem in many of us.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A Personal Account of Thyroid Cancer
Christina's story
Until that day in 1999 when I ended up in a doctor’s office as a result of being hit by a yellow cab, I didn’t have a clue that my medical exam would indicate that a thyroid condition had taken residency in my body. According to the doctor who felt the lump in my neck, the condition had probably been prevalent in my body for a quite some time. This was the first time that I had been in his office so he did not have any knowledge of me as a patient. As I think back to my experience I can also thank this new doctor for saving my life in lieu of the fact that I had seen about eight other doctors during the past few years and they did not find this condition while performing medical examinations or in my laboratory work. Until this moment it was hidden deep within by body.
Looking back again at that day in October 1999 in the doctors office, I was truly shocked with the diagnosis. I was shocked when I was given this information because I have been going to doctors all of my life for yearly examinations for as long as I can remember as well as I always call my doctors for in-between appointments as necessary. So I have never been a stranger to doctors and as a result of this faithfulness, I couldn’t understand how this diagnosis could be true.
Another fact about this medical condition is that at the time that the lump was discovered I didn’t have any symptoms that would have given me any indication that my medical examination would suggest a thyroid condition. I am grateful to the doctor who discovered the lump in my neck because if I had it not been for him my thyroid condition may still be taking up residency in my body.
Ok, the fact is that I had a lump residing in my person; I had lots of work to do to get back to where I needed to be in life mentally, emotionally and physically. So in the quietness of my soul I actually worked toward becoming well again through this four step process in addition to following my medical teams plan:
I visualized myself healthy whole and complete.
I developed a plan for success.
I worked my plan.
I healed.
I know that all things begin in the mind so I saw myself healthy, whole and complete because before anything can manifest you have to get a mental image of your desire. One Bible verse says you can have as far as you can see and I made sure that I could see myself healed. I knew that I only needed the faith as big as a mustard seed and that was a piece of cake because I had that. Once I got my mental image, I fast forwarded and thanked God for my healing. You see I claimed my healing even before it happened because I had faith that I would heal. I vowed that this condition would not have any power over me. I had not undergone all of my tests so my prayer was God I thank you for being with me through this situation and for health reports that reflect your absolute good. You see I know that God’s will for me is absolute good and he would never leave me or forsake me. One of my mom’s favorite verses is that I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me. This verse became one of my sources of strength during this time and I made it a permanent part of my favorite verse collection.
I have always heard that hindsight has 20/20 vision and I know for a fact that this is true. While something is happening to is us we are usually so consumed with the experience that we can’t see things clearly but after it’s over then we get our Aha moment as our 20/20 vision kicks in for us. As I look back at years before the diagnosis I can see that I probably ignored some things that I should have shared with my medical professionals. They only work with information that patients give them in addition to things they discover during exams and other procedures. They may look at your case a bit differently if you tell them something that turns on another light bulb in their mind. So share things with them because they need your help in determining what’s going on with your health. You and your information about your self are a vital part of the process.
I realize now that my challenge with weight has probably has always been partially due to my diagnosed condition but other factors did play a part in my slight obesity. Until my surgery I always had ice cold hands so cold that when I would touch some one they would mention this to me. I thought it was normal for me because it had been happening for so long so I would respond to them that cold hands mean warm heart. I can remember that my hair came out by the hand full in the eighties and I blamed it on my beautician so if you see her please apologize to her for me because I certainly was not happy about my hair and I blamed her. It was not a pretty occasion because it was before I became a student of metaphysics. I have also has trouble with brittle nails all of my life and that may be in part to the thyroid condition. I could go on and on with the signs that I experienced and was seriously in denial and overlooked them. It’s ok to be in denial but you must fill the void with an affirmation.
I am by no means a medical professional so I am not trying to offer medical advice to you; however I have done a little research from various sources on the thyroid and I will share with you some of the symptoms of the condition. This is not to alarm you but to empower you with information that may help you or someone close to you who need this at this time. These are some of the symptoms that a person may experience if the thyroid is not functioning properly: nervousness, weight gain, loss of body hair, low sex drive, abdominal bloating, cold hands and feet, thickening skin, puffy face, depression, constant feeling of being hot, hand tremors, lump or goiter and etcetera.
If you or anyone you know are experiencing any of those symptoms please share this information with your medical provider. You may not have thyroid problem diagnosis and I certainly hope that you don’t but if you do then early detection plays a big part in your healing and so does being spiritually grounded. So keep reading our journal and other spiritual information, listening to spiritual messages, keep the faith in your ability to heal. Love your self and believe that you will be healed as you follow own plan of healing which includes taking the advice of your medical team and seeking second opinions as you deem necessary, seeking help from spiritual advisors, friends, family and The Master Physician.
Thank God for your healing right now because it manifesting in and through your body as you read. So keep believing! We love you!
Until that day in 1999 when I ended up in a doctor’s office as a result of being hit by a yellow cab, I didn’t have a clue that my medical exam would indicate that a thyroid condition had taken residency in my body. According to the doctor who felt the lump in my neck, the condition had probably been prevalent in my body for a quite some time. This was the first time that I had been in his office so he did not have any knowledge of me as a patient. As I think back to my experience I can also thank this new doctor for saving my life in lieu of the fact that I had seen about eight other doctors during the past few years and they did not find this condition while performing medical examinations or in my laboratory work. Until this moment it was hidden deep within by body.
Looking back again at that day in October 1999 in the doctors office, I was truly shocked with the diagnosis. I was shocked when I was given this information because I have been going to doctors all of my life for yearly examinations for as long as I can remember as well as I always call my doctors for in-between appointments as necessary. So I have never been a stranger to doctors and as a result of this faithfulness, I couldn’t understand how this diagnosis could be true.
Another fact about this medical condition is that at the time that the lump was discovered I didn’t have any symptoms that would have given me any indication that my medical examination would suggest a thyroid condition. I am grateful to the doctor who discovered the lump in my neck because if I had it not been for him my thyroid condition may still be taking up residency in my body.
Ok, the fact is that I had a lump residing in my person; I had lots of work to do to get back to where I needed to be in life mentally, emotionally and physically. So in the quietness of my soul I actually worked toward becoming well again through this four step process in addition to following my medical teams plan:
I visualized myself healthy whole and complete.
I developed a plan for success.
I worked my plan.
I healed.
I know that all things begin in the mind so I saw myself healthy, whole and complete because before anything can manifest you have to get a mental image of your desire. One Bible verse says you can have as far as you can see and I made sure that I could see myself healed. I knew that I only needed the faith as big as a mustard seed and that was a piece of cake because I had that. Once I got my mental image, I fast forwarded and thanked God for my healing. You see I claimed my healing even before it happened because I had faith that I would heal. I vowed that this condition would not have any power over me. I had not undergone all of my tests so my prayer was God I thank you for being with me through this situation and for health reports that reflect your absolute good. You see I know that God’s will for me is absolute good and he would never leave me or forsake me. One of my mom’s favorite verses is that I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me. This verse became one of my sources of strength during this time and I made it a permanent part of my favorite verse collection.
I have always heard that hindsight has 20/20 vision and I know for a fact that this is true. While something is happening to is us we are usually so consumed with the experience that we can’t see things clearly but after it’s over then we get our Aha moment as our 20/20 vision kicks in for us. As I look back at years before the diagnosis I can see that I probably ignored some things that I should have shared with my medical professionals. They only work with information that patients give them in addition to things they discover during exams and other procedures. They may look at your case a bit differently if you tell them something that turns on another light bulb in their mind. So share things with them because they need your help in determining what’s going on with your health. You and your information about your self are a vital part of the process.
I realize now that my challenge with weight has probably has always been partially due to my diagnosed condition but other factors did play a part in my slight obesity. Until my surgery I always had ice cold hands so cold that when I would touch some one they would mention this to me. I thought it was normal for me because it had been happening for so long so I would respond to them that cold hands mean warm heart. I can remember that my hair came out by the hand full in the eighties and I blamed it on my beautician so if you see her please apologize to her for me because I certainly was not happy about my hair and I blamed her. It was not a pretty occasion because it was before I became a student of metaphysics. I have also has trouble with brittle nails all of my life and that may be in part to the thyroid condition. I could go on and on with the signs that I experienced and was seriously in denial and overlooked them. It’s ok to be in denial but you must fill the void with an affirmation.
I am by no means a medical professional so I am not trying to offer medical advice to you; however I have done a little research from various sources on the thyroid and I will share with you some of the symptoms of the condition. This is not to alarm you but to empower you with information that may help you or someone close to you who need this at this time. These are some of the symptoms that a person may experience if the thyroid is not functioning properly: nervousness, weight gain, loss of body hair, low sex drive, abdominal bloating, cold hands and feet, thickening skin, puffy face, depression, constant feeling of being hot, hand tremors, lump or goiter and etcetera.
If you or anyone you know are experiencing any of those symptoms please share this information with your medical provider. You may not have thyroid problem diagnosis and I certainly hope that you don’t but if you do then early detection plays a big part in your healing and so does being spiritually grounded. So keep reading our journal and other spiritual information, listening to spiritual messages, keep the faith in your ability to heal. Love your self and believe that you will be healed as you follow own plan of healing which includes taking the advice of your medical team and seeking second opinions as you deem necessary, seeking help from spiritual advisors, friends, family and The Master Physician.
Thank God for your healing right now because it manifesting in and through your body as you read. So keep believing! We love you!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Truth about the Thyroid and Why We Created This Site
Hello, my name is Kristi and this site is a gift from my mother and I. My mother was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer over 9 years ago and she has been cancer free for over 9 years. In this blog, we seek to provide our readers with accurate information about the thyroid so that they can take care of themselves and deal with any thyroid issues they may be facing. It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we present this site to you. Please check back often as we intend to make this site the most authoritative site about your thyroid on the ‘net today.
Here’s a personal note from my mother, Christina, about her experience and how she got through it.
As I look back over my experienced with a thyroid condition, I am convinced that things happen for a reason. You see, I was driving to work one morning and was rear ended by a yellow cab. That young man who hit me probably saved my life.
After I was hit, I went through the usual stuff. The police came to the scene and even though I didn’t feel hurt; I went to the doctor to make sure that I was not hurt. I can remember that it took awhile for the doctor to get to me since I was not a bad emergency. When he finally came in to the room, I was thinking just hurry up and let me get out of here. He checked me over and everything from the accident checked out. He then proceeded to check my neck to see if I had been injured. He started looking a bit strange as he checked my thyroid area. He told me to swallow and I did as I was told.
In that examination he concluded that I had a lump on my thyroid. He began to explain to me that it might be the Big C and it could be this or that. He told me that I had to get further testing and made several appointments for me. The first was a biopsy. Things kind of became a blur – too much information however, kept my composure.
I left the office and as soon as I got into my car, I began to cry. This was normal because I had to purify. As soon as I got my composure I called my daughter and husband. My daughter and I are both student of metaphysics and she began to use our teachings on me. She replied, “Oh mom, this is only a process and you’ll be fine.” My husband was very concerned and when I arrived home, he met me at the door.
I received the dreaded news a few days later. I knew that I had a long road ahead of me and that I had to get my head together. I went deep inside and held steadfast in my faith. With the use of people who loved me, spiritual books and read tapes and my faith in God, I was able to overcome my condition. I was able to withstand the treatment to remove my thyroid, iodine therapy and have been healed for over 9 years and continue to test cancer free.
God bless you on your journey and remember that God is the Master Physician.
Christina
Photo: Renjith Krishnan
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