Dr. Shicha Kumar, formerly of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, explains the signs and symptoms and other need-to-know facts about thyroid cancer. Read more: goo.gl/PqS5aV
Since this blog was posted in 2012 we have received an overwhelming response from those concerned about thyroid cancer. If you think you may be experiencing some potential warning signs, we encourage you to make an appointment with your physician as a first step. If you have already received a diagnosis of cancer, or you think you might need a second opinion, we encourage you to request an appointment with our qualified team in Buffalo, New York: www.roswellpark.org/become-a-patient
@@jurilynhippaka8056 Hello I’m Anna from California., and I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer early this year, then so my chemotherapy and radiation were carried out and still didn’t worked until I met with this great Dr.Harvey who treat and cured me so I want to tell everyone Doctor Your Propolis Lecithin Capsules made from Natural roots and herbs is simply the very best solution to my thyroid cancer, and you had the science to back it up it wasn’t just all about science or herbal but was traditional,I thought I’d be stuck with cancer forever. But now I’ve been cancer free for almost 5 months. My doctor was shocked when I told him that I hadn’t needed a checkup for weeks. He had to run a CTA scan himself to believe it himself. Your Product “Propolis Lecithin Capsules from Dr Harvey Herbs and roots world helped to shrink and kill my tumor cells and helped regrow new healthy cells and reverse my Cancer in just 90 days of using it, and now I’m healed and cured forever from thyroid cancer.Thank you so much Mr Harvey!” WHATSSAP/ + 1 475 522 1289 EMAIL/ (drharveyphytotherapy07@gmail.com) Dr. Harvey from Dr.Harvey Herbal World.
I had an ultrasound that came back with a thyroid nodule at a TI-RADS 5. Had the FNA done last week, but it was inconclusive. Will be going to Cedars Sinai to see a specialist. This is also causing major calcifications to form in both my shoulders, that will require surgery.
I'm 20 years old I went to the doctor last month for a dermatology referral he checked my thyroid and found a nodule ive hadf my first ultrasound to confirm its a nodule. yesterday i went to the ENT doctor he shoved the scope up my nose and down my throat to check my voice box so I'm currently waiting for them to call to schedule my biopsy.
This message is for Slosh29 as I can't seem to respond directly to your comment. Sorry for the late response. I hope the nodules turned out to be benign. Just so you are aware, radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer can be delivered safely to someone with an iodine allergy. Below is a statement from the American Thyroid Association. Best of luck. What is radioactive iodine (RAI)? Iodine, in the form of iodide, is made into two radioactive isotopes that are commonly used in patients with thyroid diseases: I-123 (harmless to thyroid cells) and I-131 (destroys thyroid cells). The radiation emitted by each these isotopes can be detected from outside the patient to gain information about thyroid function and take pictures of the size and location of thyroid tissues. RAI is safe to use in individuals who have had allergic reactions to seafood or X-ray contrast agents, since the reaction is to the compound containing iodine, not the iodine itself. RAI is given by mouth in pill or liquid form.
18 and my doctor found a lump the size of a half dollar coin but I thought it was normal since thyroid issues run on my mom's side of the family guess not...
I have gotten a biopsy a year ago and it came out to be a suspicious concer I got scared and I didn't go back while I've been having a lot of problems a lot of pain shortness through the years I went back and they said it grew three times its size and get another biopsy and came out still to be a suspicious cancer
Something I wanted to mention on this video, As for sources of radiation, old CRT computer monitors can leak radiation kind of like how old microwaves from the 70's can leak radiation after being used for so long(different but same concept).
I have thyroid cancer. Had a full neck dissection right side first, left side the second surgery. Told it was the easiest to treat. I’m calling bullshit on that. Now I have 3 more lumps that look suspicious for cancer again. Now I get to watch it and wait. Still extremely frustrating. I’m scared. And my depression level has gone through the roof. And on top of that my body won’t absorb RAI. I’ve had that 2 times too. Then I tried to get into Roswell and they want proof my body don’t except RAI and I can’t get my drs to fax the proof to rosewell so I’m screwed.😖
I have a ride side dominant nodule that is big very big and im having a biopsy done this month. Its hard for me to swallow, neck hurts, weight gain body is holding fluids. my thyroid test itself came out fine but they found the nodule. could this be cancer if it's dominant
I've been feeling tightness on my neck that goes and comes (more intense at night ) for almost 5 years now , and also difficulties breathing through my nose , and I recently found a hard lump in the center of my thyroid that moves when I swallow . can it be cancer ?
thank you for the detailed info, question..... I was just Dx with hyperthyroidism and a goiter.... confirmed with us and bloodwork. I have a thyroid intake and scan next week I just noticed a lump the size of about a nickel on my right side of the neck ( under the ear closer to the shoulder) could this be associated? thx for your response in advance!!
I'm getting a Fine Needle Biopsy next week on a dominant solid nodule that is up to 1.5cm on my posterior left thyroid lobe. The only reason they caught it was b/c my right lobe was enlarged and I was sent for an ultrasound. Hopefully it is benign, if not hopefully it is early enough that it is treatable!
Megan Kohtz how did it go I'm having biopsy in one week I hope everything is fine with me and if I do have cancer hopefully it's early but all I have is pain in the neck but no other symptoms
Happy for you that it came back benign! I'm getting the needle for mine that was found completely incidentally in a couple of weeks. I didn't have any symptoms and I cannot feel a lump...but it's there!
I'm worried I had bronchitis a couple weeks ago now the front of my neck hurts like the glands they feel irritated and I haven't been coughing so I'm scared I have thyroid cancer I'm only 23 years young.
***** Hello. I hope your bronchitis is better. It is very normal to have enlarged or swollen lymph nodes when your body is fighting an infection like bronchitis. The best thing to do is to see your primary doctor so that he/she can evaluate you and monitor your lymph nodes over a short period of time (usually about 3 months) as your respiratory symptoms improve.
Hopefully the people who watched the vid have better luck with their doctors. I've had 1 enlarged lymph node since November 2015, and 2 others came in January of 2016 along with a hard cyst on my neck. I have hypothyroidsim so people always tell me "it's nothing" or "don't worry everyone has bumps on their neck". I have seen 4 doctors all of which have sent me to other doctors and im finally going to get an ultrasound and blood work. I constantly fidget and touch them and people tell me that's why they don't shrink is that true or are they just trying to calm me down?
Ethan Clemons be your own advocate. You know your body best. Me I’ve had thyroid issues since I was young but in the last year and a half I’ve had lymph inflammation and my thyroid gland has gotten huge and I mean huge. Just recently like in the last two days I’ve had a hard sore lump on my right side under my chin. I don’t have insurance so that’s an issue but I’ve had symptoms like breathing. I’ll find myself gasping for air like I’m underwater too long and swimming to the top. I eventually catch my breath. My nails are horrendously thin hair falling out. Weight gain hoarseness of my voice but I figure I’ve smoked so... thyroid issues is in my immediate family so I’m pretty sure I’m on my way and also is auto immune as far as RA, MS, vitiligo just to name a few
Ethan sorry to hear that. You are not the only one living in the land of stupid doctors. I have seen doctor after doctor at multiple medical providers after medical providers and get nowhere but closer to poverty. $40 to $50,000 a year and no better than day one. Thankfully I have insurance but premiums, copays, travelling to appointments, medications, and hotel stays are costly. I also have to worry about what all those tests and meds are doing to my body.
I hv enlarged thyroid gland with multiple echogenic nodules seen in both lobes and isthmus of thyroid gland- likely multinodular goitre.is it a cancer doctor..pls give me an answer
Great video , im male 22 had a lump on my neck, under my right side, under jaw bone , its now 1"long 11mm wide - has been there for as over a year, not growing though , possibly due the helpfulness of THC?, what are your thoughts on the lump and thc helping?
@@alexthebeastxx well I'm still here though I've many issues to be addressed, not sure if they're linked, but for that lump I made a docs appointment but ended up being scared at the thought of surgery and dying in a hospital bed and missed it, eventually I just thought screw it and squeezed it as much as I could without internally popping it, now what came out smelt like diarrhoea and I was ill for a while and I just left it my poop also had a distinctive smell similar to the puss I can't remember well enough to describe the difference between normal diarrhoea unfortunately but there was something off. Though there are some remainders of it it's much less of a problem now or so I believe, I've got a doc appointment coming soon so hopefully I'll have in depth information anyone reading. Got more lumps on back of my neck and sides of neck that I'm getting checked out I'm thinking cancer or parasites maybe both. Wish me luck.
My daughter at first suffering from diarrhea following with nausea feelings after that and neck swell and then now she complaining she feels something on her throth feeling uneasy and when she swallow she feels something blocking and when drink isotonic or carbonate drinks she feels like irritation sensation , he blood test T4 negative and daughter called her for scanning .. Why she feels such a pain and irritating and uneasy, what should do now, pls advise thanks doc
My tests come back ok but I have problems. Swallowing is sometimes painful. Sometimes I just can't, usually with liquids. I have some thyroid symptoms but they say I'm fine because I'm in the average range. This doesn't mean I'm ok.
I just found out I have hurthle cells and follicular cells on my thyroid. I been doing a lot of research and understand it is Cancer and now I'm worry that I might have to do surgery. I have a understanding that follicular Cancer can spread. How can they know if follicular Cancer spread?
Hi Doc, I recently had a CT scan, results where approximately 1 cm solid nodule,I have been on levothyroxine for the last year, I started out with some discomfort and medication seems to shrinking the nodule,I would say 90% of the discomfort has gone away, my question is, is it a good sign when the nodule shrinks, I am going for a FNA soon, thank you very much........
Mario Smith Hi. Sorry for the late response. I hope the FNA biopsy showed benign findings! I would’ve said to go ahead and get the biopsy since that is the best way to know what’s going on. If the biopsy is benign, your doctor will continue to monitor you, likely with periodic ultrasounds. If it shows atypical (abnormal) cells, it is still likely to be benign, however, you will probably need another ultrasound and biopsy in about 6 months. If it shows cancer, you will need to see a cancer surgeon to discuss surgery. I am glad the discomfort got better. Hope you are doing well.
the2wheelcowboy Hi. Sorry for such a late response. I hope you are doing well. Unfortunately, yes, CT scans can deliver a small, but significant amount of radiation, which can increase the risk of cancer. The cancer risk from diagnostic (medical) radiation (eg xray, CT scan) is less than 1% in the US.The risk is greater with radiation exposure in children than in adults. It is unknown what the exact relationship between CT scans and thyroid cancer risk is and can vary by age and type of CT scanner and dose used. But remember, some CT scans are medically necessary. My advice would be to ask your doctor to balance the need for the CT scan versus the small amount of radiation exposure. Good luck!
Oh joy. I've been CT-ed several times. I have cervigenical headaches caused by neck alignment. I believe its messing with my thyroid but can't get doctors to do anything. Thyroid tests come back ok.
Hi I'm a teenager and I haven't had any radiation but in the middle of my neck I feel something it doesn't hurt and I can swallow fine with something in my mouth like food or a drink but i don't know if it's mucus or thyroid cancer. It Would Make Me Relive If You Can Give Me A Answer.
Just curious here, if the person doing your ultrasound asks if you've been exposed to radiation, is that something you should worry about, as well as receiving a call saying you have nodules on both sides & flecks or calcification on the left, is that a sign you should be worried?
@@maramabdullah4828 Since this post I have had a total thyroidectomy. They said the goiter was so bad that there was probably cancer in it and it was extremely sickly. I had it removed 5 months ago.
Since this blog was posted in 2012 we have received an overwhelming response from those concerned about thyroid cancer. If you think you may be experiencing some potential warning signs, we encourage you to make an appointment with your physician as a first step. If you have already received a diagnosis of cancer, or you think you might need a second opinion, we encourage you to request an appointment with our qualified team in Buffalo, New York: www.roswellpark.org/become-a-patient
RPCICancerTalk but whats sad about is when the doctor mis diagnose it , or would just say theres nothing to worry about.
@@jurilynhippaka8056 Hello I’m Anna from California., and I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer early this year, then so my chemotherapy and radiation were carried out and still didn’t worked until I met with this great Dr.Harvey who treat and cured me so I want to tell everyone Doctor Your Propolis Lecithin Capsules made from Natural roots and herbs is simply the very best solution to my thyroid cancer, and you had the science to back it up it wasn’t just all about science or herbal but was traditional,I thought I’d be stuck with cancer forever. But now I’ve been cancer free for almost 5 months.
My doctor was shocked when I told him that I hadn’t needed a checkup for weeks. He had to run a CTA scan himself to believe it himself. Your Product “Propolis Lecithin Capsules from Dr Harvey Herbs and roots world helped to shrink and kill my tumor cells and helped regrow new healthy cells and reverse my Cancer in just 90 days of using it, and now I’m healed and cured forever from thyroid cancer.Thank you so much Mr Harvey!”
WHATSSAP/ + 1 475 522 1289
EMAIL/ (drharveyphytotherapy07@gmail.com)
Dr. Harvey from Dr.Harvey Herbal World.
😊😊
I had an ultrasound that came back with a thyroid nodule at a TI-RADS 5. Had the FNA done last week, but it was inconclusive. Will be going to Cedars Sinai to see a specialist. This is also causing major calcifications to form in both my shoulders, that will require surgery.
I have 2 soild TR4 hypochoic non functioning nodules but they are less than 1cm. I hate that I have to wait til they grow to get them biopsy 😭
I'm 20 years old I went to the doctor last month for a dermatology referral he checked my thyroid and found a nodule ive hadf my first ultrasound to confirm its a nodule. yesterday i went to the ENT doctor he shoved the scope up my nose and down my throat to check my voice box so I'm currently waiting for them to call to schedule my biopsy.
I'm 53 and showing some symptoms
Im 25 years old and I have this
Thank you for this informational video.. You are awesome..
My body is always tired and aching and even if I rest I still feel very very tired
Clara East get checked out vy your doctor and report them to your doctor
This message is for Slosh29 as I can't seem to respond directly to your comment. Sorry for the late response. I hope the nodules turned out to be benign. Just so you are aware, radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer can be delivered safely to someone with an iodine allergy. Below is a statement from the American Thyroid Association. Best of luck.
What is radioactive iodine (RAI)? Iodine, in the form of iodide, is made into two radioactive isotopes that are commonly used in patients with thyroid diseases: I-123 (harmless to thyroid cells) and I-131 (destroys thyroid cells). The radiation emitted by each these isotopes can be detected from outside the patient to gain information about thyroid function and take pictures of the size and location of thyroid tissues. RAI is safe to use in individuals who have had allergic reactions to seafood or X-ray contrast agents, since the reaction is to the compound containing iodine, not the iodine itself. RAI is given by mouth in pill or liquid form.
18 and my doctor found a lump the size of a half dollar coin but I thought it was normal since thyroid issues run on my mom's side of the family guess not...
I have gotten a biopsy a year ago and it came out to be a suspicious concer I got scared and I didn't go back while I've been having a lot of problems a lot of pain shortness through the years I went back and they said it grew three times its size and get another biopsy and came out still to be a suspicious cancer
Are u OK now? My mom is going thru some symptoms..??
Excellent well explained video. Thank you
My Thyroid has never worked. I am on a synthetic thyroid replacement for life. Could I still get Cancer of the Thyroid?
Something I wanted to mention on this video, As for sources of radiation, old CRT computer monitors can leak radiation kind of like how old microwaves from the 70's can leak radiation after being used for so long(different but same concept).
I have thyroid cancer. Had a full neck dissection right side first, left side the second surgery. Told it was the easiest to treat. I’m calling bullshit on that. Now I have 3 more lumps that look suspicious for cancer again. Now I get to watch it and wait. Still extremely frustrating. I’m scared. And my depression level has gone through the roof. And on top of that my body won’t absorb RAI. I’ve had that 2 times too. Then I tried to get into Roswell and they want proof my body don’t except RAI and I can’t get my drs to fax the proof to rosewell so I’m screwed.😖
How r u now?
I have a ride side dominant nodule that is big very big and im having a biopsy done this month. Its hard for me to swallow, neck hurts, weight gain body is holding fluids. my thyroid test itself came out fine but they found the nodule. could this be cancer if it's dominant
I've been feeling tightness on my neck that goes and comes (more intense at night ) for almost 5 years now , and also difficulties breathing through my nose , and I recently found a hard lump in the center of my thyroid that moves when I swallow . can it be cancer ?
zawette everything okay??
thank you for the detailed info, question..... I was just Dx with hyperthyroidism and a goiter.... confirmed with us and bloodwork. I have a thyroid intake and scan next week I just noticed a lump the size of about a nickel on my right side of the neck ( under the ear closer to the shoulder) could this be associated? thx for your response in advance!!
I'm going to the doc soon to check for anything like that bc i have a tyroid problem but i dont know if its cancer of not
I'm getting a Fine Needle Biopsy next week on a dominant solid nodule that is up to 1.5cm on my posterior left thyroid lobe. The only reason they caught it was b/c my right lobe was enlarged and I was sent for an ultrasound. Hopefully it is benign, if not hopefully it is early enough that it is treatable!
Megan Kohtz how did it go I'm having biopsy in one week I hope everything is fine with me and if I do have cancer hopefully it's early but all I have is pain in the neck but no other symptoms
It came back benign! Yay! But the endocrinologist asked me to come back in 6 months to check that it isn't growing either.
Megan Kohtz that's Great 😊 I'm happy for you
Happy for you that it came back benign! I'm getting the needle for mine that was found completely incidentally in a couple of weeks. I didn't have any symptoms and I cannot feel a lump...but it's there!
I'm worried I had bronchitis a couple weeks ago now the front of my neck hurts like the glands they feel irritated and I haven't been coughing so I'm scared I have thyroid cancer I'm only 23 years young.
***** Hello. I hope your bronchitis is better. It is very normal to have enlarged or swollen lymph nodes when your body is fighting an infection like bronchitis. The best thing to do is to see your primary doctor so that he/she can evaluate you and monitor your lymph nodes over a short period of time (usually about 3 months) as your respiratory symptoms improve.
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Hey are you good now??
Hopefully the people who watched the vid have better luck with their doctors. I've had 1 enlarged lymph node since November 2015, and 2 others came in January of 2016 along with a hard cyst on my neck. I have hypothyroidsim so people always tell me "it's nothing" or "don't worry everyone has bumps on their neck". I have seen 4 doctors all of which have sent me to other doctors and im finally going to get an ultrasound and blood work. I constantly fidget and touch them and people tell me that's why they don't shrink is that true or are they just trying to calm me down?
Ethan Clemons be your own advocate. You know your body best. Me I’ve had thyroid issues since I was young but in the last year and a half I’ve had lymph inflammation and my thyroid gland has gotten huge and I mean huge. Just recently like in the last two days I’ve had a hard sore lump on my right side under my chin. I don’t have insurance so that’s an issue but I’ve had symptoms like breathing. I’ll find myself gasping for air like I’m underwater too long and swimming to the top. I eventually catch my breath. My nails are horrendously thin hair falling out. Weight gain hoarseness of my voice but I figure I’ve smoked so... thyroid issues is in my immediate family so I’m pretty sure I’m on my way and also is auto immune as far as RA, MS, vitiligo just to name a few
Ethan sorry to hear that. You are not the only one living in the land of stupid doctors. I have seen doctor after doctor at multiple medical providers after medical providers and get nowhere but closer to poverty. $40 to $50,000 a year and no better than day one. Thankfully I have insurance but premiums, copays, travelling to appointments, medications, and hotel stays are costly. I also have to worry about what all those tests and meds are doing to my body.
I hv enlarged thyroid gland with multiple echogenic nodules seen in both lobes and isthmus of thyroid gland- likely multinodular goitre.is it a cancer doctor..pls give me an answer
Love you
Great video , im male 22 had a lump on my neck, under my right side, under jaw bone , its now 1"long 11mm wide - has been there for as over a year, not growing though , possibly due the helpfulness of THC?, what are your thoughts on the lump and thc helping?
William Burndred do you mean CBD?
My brother in law had a lump on his throat and died of cancer
Hey how are you now??
@@annaortiz8253 on his throat? Or Jaw??
@@alexthebeastxx well I'm still here though I've many issues to be addressed, not sure if they're linked, but for that lump I made a docs appointment but ended up being scared at the thought of surgery and dying in a hospital bed and missed it, eventually I just thought screw it and squeezed it as much as I could without internally popping it, now what came out smelt like diarrhoea and I was ill for a while and I just left it my poop also had a distinctive smell similar to the puss I can't remember well enough to describe the difference between normal diarrhoea unfortunately but there was something off. Though there are some remainders of it it's much less of a problem now or so I believe, I've got a doc appointment coming soon so hopefully I'll have in depth information anyone reading. Got more lumps on back of my neck and sides of neck that I'm getting checked out I'm thinking cancer or parasites maybe both. Wish me luck.
My daughter at first suffering from diarrhea following with nausea feelings after that and neck swell and then now she complaining she feels something on her throth feeling uneasy and when she swallow she feels something blocking and when drink isotonic or carbonate drinks she feels like irritation sensation , he blood test T4 negative and daughter called her for scanning .. Why she feels such a pain and irritating and uneasy, what should do now, pls advise thanks doc
My tests come back ok but I have problems. Swallowing is sometimes painful. Sometimes I just can't, usually with liquids. I have some thyroid symptoms but they say I'm fine because I'm in the average range. This doesn't mean I'm ok.
I just found out I have hurthle cells and follicular cells on my thyroid. I been doing a lot of research and understand it is Cancer and now I'm worry that I might have to do surgery. I have a understanding that follicular Cancer can spread. How can they know if follicular Cancer spread?
How r u now?
Hi Doc, I recently had a CT scan, results where approximately 1 cm solid nodule,I have been on levothyroxine for the last year, I started out with some discomfort and medication seems to shrinking the nodule,I would say 90% of the discomfort has gone away, my question is, is it a good sign when the nodule shrinks, I am going for a FNA soon, thank you very much........
Mario Smith Hi. Sorry for the late response. I hope the FNA biopsy showed benign findings! I would’ve said to go ahead and get the biopsy since that is the best way to know what’s going on. If the biopsy is benign, your doctor will continue to monitor you, likely with periodic ultrasounds. If it shows atypical (abnormal) cells, it is still likely to be benign, however, you will probably need another ultrasound and biopsy in about 6 months. If it shows cancer, you will need to see a cancer surgeon to discuss surgery. I am glad the discomfort got better. Hope you are doing well.
Can thyroid cancer be the result of having had CAT scans 5 or 10 years earlier?
the2wheelcowboy Hi. Sorry for such a late response. I hope you are doing well. Unfortunately, yes, CT scans can deliver a small, but significant amount of radiation, which can increase the risk of cancer. The cancer risk from diagnostic (medical) radiation (eg xray, CT scan) is less than 1% in the US.The risk is greater with radiation exposure in children than in adults. It is unknown what the exact relationship between CT scans and thyroid cancer risk is and can vary by age and type of CT scanner and dose used. But remember, some CT scans are medically necessary. My advice would be to ask your doctor to balance the need for the CT scan versus the small amount of radiation exposure. Good luck!
Oh joy. I've been CT-ed several times. I have cervigenical headaches caused by neck alignment. I believe its messing with my thyroid but can't get doctors to do anything. Thyroid tests come back ok.
Hi I'm a teenager and I haven't had any radiation but in the middle of my neck I feel something it doesn't hurt and I can swallow fine with something in my mouth like food or a drink but i don't know if it's mucus or thyroid cancer. It Would Make Me Relive If You Can Give Me A Answer.
Just curious here, if the person doing your ultrasound asks if you've been exposed to radiation, is that something you should worry about, as well as receiving a call saying you have nodules on both sides & flecks or calcification on the left, is that a sign you should be worried?
Get a needle biopsy hon. You posted this a long time ago so I'm sure you've had follow up since then. What happened?
Updates plz ?
@@maramabdullah4828 Since this post I have had a total thyroidectomy. They said the goiter was so bad that there was probably cancer in it and it was extremely sickly. I had it removed 5 months ago.
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