Question 1

31 year old fo. hx of thyroid cancer 10 years ago. since then, experiencing hair loss/texture change, hirsutism, central weight gain, skin rashes, insomnia etc. has a dheas level of 567 ug/dl. does this level indicate anything of concern?

Accepted Answer

: With this history you should be under the care of an endocrinologist to sort things out including the DHEAS. Good luck

Question 2

what are the most common causes of thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mostly unknown: The cause of thyroid cancer is not known in most cases. Exposure to x-rays in childhood, and genetic defects are seen in a minority of the cases. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thyroid-cancer/ds00492.

Question 3

can asbestos exposure cause thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mesothelioma (lung): No doubt. Asbestos exposure - especially long term - causes mesothelioma. It is not safe and harms health in many ways, but there is no established connection to any of the thyroid cancers. Here's a related link: http://scottieleemeyers.Com/2012/01/05/post-office-employees-battle-thyroid-cancer/
best wishes for your health.

Question 4

does thyroid cancer cause a productive cough?

Accepted Answer

Productive cough: If the cancer spreads to the lung- you could have cough caused by the cancer spread. Although it is usually dry cough, but productive cough also can happen- especially if there is obstructive pneumonitis or superimposed infection for instance.  However other causes of productive cough like infections ( bronchitis, pneumonia) or exacerbation of chronic lung disease- obviously have  to be ruled out.

Question 5

can thyroid cancer cause hypothyroid symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most of the time, thyroid cancer does not change thyroid function.  However, after being treated for thyroid cancer, you will be hypothyroid if your thyroid gland is removed.

Question 6

can victoza (liraglutide) cause thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not in humans: Hi. In rodents, Victoza (liraglutide) (and all GLP-1 receptor agonists) can cause C-cell hyperplasia and MEDULLARY thyroid cancer (MTC), NOT regular thyroid cancer (papillary or follicular); ergo the black box warning. MTC is a VERY rare form of thyroid cancer seen in a few genetic syndromes and vanishingly rarely sporadically outside of those syndromes. In humans, there are no data the GLP-1's do that.

Question 7

does drug invega (paliperidone) cause thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Anything's possible, but this drug has not ever been associated with thyroid cancer, which can occur in anyone no matter what drugs they're receiving.

Question 8

is it possible that invega (paliperidone) cause thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

I'd be very shocked: Ask the doctor who prescribed it to take some time to explain & discuss the side effects possible. One possible side effect is swelling in the throat and i suppose you might be interpreting such an effect as thyroid. It is probably not, but ask and if necessary, they can run lab tests. Good luck.

Question 9

what is the cause of thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid cancer: The Mayo Clinic  "www.mayoclinic.com" begins with the statement

"It's not clear what causes thyroid cancer".

That said, it is worth reading the on-line information.

Question 10

does thyroid cancer cause you to sweat?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Here is a good review on thyroid cancer symptoms

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/thyroid-cancer/symptoms-and-signs.

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