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Is it possible for you to die from thyroid disease?
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Untreated Thyroid : Storm could be lethal. A thyroid cancer like anaplastic thyroid cancer could also be lethal. Did you have a question about a particular condition ? If so, please clarify and re-ask your question.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Yes it is: People die from thyroid cancer. The 10 year survival is about 90%. But people do die and it should be taken seriously. Aggressive thyroid cancers include: medullary, undifferentiated, and anaplastic.
Answered 5/10/2016
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