Question 1

what are the types of thyroid cancer?

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Generally 4 types: There are 4 types of thyroid cancer.  1)papillary (most common), 2)follicular and hurthle cells, 3)medullary and 4)anaplastic (least common and most aggressive).  Lymphoma and metastatic disease from other cancer (renal cell, melanoma) can also go to the thyroid.

Question 2

are all types of thyroid nodules/lumps cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid nodules: No, most thyroid nodules are not cancerous. A thyroid ultrasound is very sensitive at picking up tiny and often insignificant nodules. There are some features of thyroid nodules that make them more suspicious, such as large solitary "cold" ones,  and other features.   The best person to evaluate is an Endocrinologist who does his/her own U/S guided biopsies.

Question 3

which type of thyroid test is suitable for me?

Accepted Answer

TSH: The most sensitive test for determining thyroid levels is the TSH level.  Low levels imply that the thyroid function is high, whereas high TSH implies that the thyroid function is low.  The thyroid levels (t4, t3) should be measured if the TSH is abnormal.

Question 4

what are the most common types of thyroid problems?

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THE MOST COMMON: Is an underactive gland.

Question 5

how many types of thyroid cancer are there?

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3 categories: Thyroid cancer is divided into 3 categories:well-differentiated types which includes papillary, follicular and hurthle cell carcinoma subtypes, poorly differentiated types and anaplastic carcinoma.  For more information you can go to my website at http://www.Cvsurgicalgroup.Com/services/thyroid-surgery/thyroid-cancer-surgery/.

Question 6

what are the different types of thyroid cancer?

Accepted Answer

4 types: Papillary, follicular, medullary, anaplastic
both papillary and follicular cancers are typically treated with complete removal of the lobe of the thyroid that harbors the cancer, in addition to the removal of most or all of the other side. Medullary cancer of the thyroid is significantly less common, but has a worse prognosis. Thyroid cancer anaplastic has a poor prognosis.

Question 7

i have been taking synthriod. what type of thyroid gland problem do i have?

Accepted Answer

You have Hypothyroid: You have hypoactive thyroid gland.It means your thyroid is not producing enough hormone and it is being replaced with synthroid (thyroxine) the thyroid hormone.

Question 8

what happened when tsh level 6.68 and what type of thyroid do i have please explain me?

Accepted Answer

TSH 6.68: TSH levels vary from one lab to another. You are probably normal with TSH.
More important, when TSH is measured serum T4 and T3 (liothyronine) should also be measured. The three are linked to each other and surely the doctor must explain this to you.
If not satisfied find a better doctor.

Question 9

i've had a papillary carcinoma, or a type of thyroid cancer does anyone know any diet or alternative medicine for this?

Accepted Answer

No: The treatment is surgery. There are no known treatments using supplements or diet and delay can increase risk of cancer spread.  The best treatment is thyroidectomy by a high volume expert surgeon.  Steve jobs of apple tried unproven therapies when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer instead of having surgery before his cancer spread.

Question 10

what type of thyroid disease would cause an individual to toggle between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown of: thyroid that releases thyroid hormone as the gland is being destroyed in the long term. This is called Graves disease. 
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/925147-overview#a5
a good source of information on this.

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