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Could i die from a malignant thyroid nodule?

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Not the best questn: Your better question is what steps to you need to take to increase you chance of survival with this process.Close and honest discussions with your treatment team can provide you the best answers.

Dr Kern and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2018

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