Question 1

what's the best diagnosis for tsh 0.01, t3 (liothyronine) 12.9 and t4 292?  no previous problems with thyroid but have had breast cancer

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: You have hyperthyroidism, which may have been partially caused by radiation to the chest for treatment of your breast cancer.  You should undergo a thyroid ultrasound and be checked for thyroid antibodies.  After verifying your thyroid results, you should be treated with Methimazole to slow down your thyroid.

Question 2

is there a correlation between breast cancer and thyroid cancer or other hormone conditions?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There is no correlation with hypo or hyperthyroidism.  Very rarely, there can be families with breast and thyroid cancer, but these families are very rare. Neith cancer causes the other in a given individual.

Question 3

what happens if my friend has breast cancer and results of a biopsy of her thyroid shows cancer, what's her prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Probably separate: Hi. The breast cancer and thyroid cancer are probably unrelated. I've never seen breast cancer metastasize to thyroid. Thyroid cancer generally has a high cure rate. It's not fair she's had these cancers but life isn't fair. I bet the thyroid cancer with treatment will go well. I hope the breast cancer is in remission. She might outlive us all!  :-)

Question 4

can you tell me if my friend has breast cancer and results of a biopsy of her thyroid shows cancer, what's her prognosis?

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Not sure: Hello-
i'm not sure i understand the question.  If your friend already has breast cancer and she now has thyroid cancer, the prognosis from her breast cancer does not change.  Thankfully thyroid cancer usually has a good prognosis.  She will need genetic counseling.  Good luck.

Question 5

can thyroid cancer increase breast cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: There are some families who have increased rates of a variety of cancers, including papillary thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.  But having one does not cause an risk for another; instead inherited genes put a person at increased risk for both.  A person with a history of thyroid cancer should be sure to get recommended mammograms and colon tests.

Question 6

what type of chemo is used to treat thyroid cancer and if you had breast cancer and a sarcoma ?

Accepted Answer

Which thyroid ca: It depends on the type of thyroid ca. A well differentiated thyroid ca ( papillary, folicular ) is sensitive to radio-iodine therapy and other therapies will be reserved later on. For medullary thyrod ca- there are 2 options available. Chemo or tki used in anaplastic.Discuss further with your oncologist.One thing to consider-you should see a genetician to r/o familial ca syndr like li-fraumeni etc.

Question 7

dx breast cancer at 39, thyroid cancer at 40. is a pet scan needed to rule out mets and am i at a risk for other cancers?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: Excellent question.  It all depends on what type is cancer. If your breast cancer is localized and resectable, unlikely you need a metastatic work up with PET. If you have well differentiated thyroid cancer, you may also not need PET. However, your oncologist may get a baseline scan. You may have a genetic predisposition and may need screening for colon, cervical and ovarian ca.

Question 8

had breast cancer (6 yrs ago) and us shows i have hypodense solid nodules on my thyroid. should i be concerned and what would you recommend doing now?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You were obviously diagnosed with breast cancer at a very young age (23) which is always concerning and puts you at risk for other cancers just by being a cancer survivor yourself.  You shouldn't ignore any new findings like this. A biopsy might be necessary to rule out a second cancer especially if you received radiation to the chest/neck area. Please see your doctor.

Question 9

history invasive breast cancer, us of thyroid show multiple solid nodule, largest 1.5 cm w/microcalcifications & hypervascularity. odds of malignancy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: most likely your doctor will do aspiration biopsy ( FNS ) in the office wait for the results , in general prognosis is excellent in most of the thyroid cancers . 44 yr old can expect cure , speak to your doctor

Question 10

can male breast cancer reoccur in the thyroid after 8 years of mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: The thyroid would be an unusual spot for breast cancer to spread. More common sites would be bone, liver, lung and brain. But with cancer, anything is possible. If there is a nodule on the thyroid the best thing to do would be an ultrasound guided biopsy if it looks concerning.

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What's the best diagnosis for tsh 0.01, t3 (liothyronine) 12.9 and t4 292? no previous problems with thyroid but have had breast cancer

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Is there a correlation between breast cancer and thyroid cancer or other hormone conditions?

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What happens if my friend has breast cancer and results of a biopsy of her thyroid shows cancer, what's her prognosis?

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Can you tell me if my friend has breast cancer and results of a biopsy of her thyroid shows cancer, what's her prognosis?

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Can thyroid cancer increase breast cancer risk?

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What type of chemo is used to treat thyroid cancer and if you had breast cancer and a sarcoma ?

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Dx breast cancer at 39, thyroid cancer at 40. is a pet scan needed to rule out mets and am i at a risk for other cancers?

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Had breast cancer (6 yrs ago) and us shows i have hypodense solid nodules on my thyroid. should i be concerned and what would you recommend doing now?

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History invasive breast cancer, us of thyroid show multiple solid nodule, largest 1.5 cm w/microcalcifications & hypervascularity. odds of malignancy?

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Can male breast cancer reoccur in the thyroid after 8 years of mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy?

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