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Age 62 male - 6 yrs post total thyroidectomy for stage 3 ptc. tsh 22, now 7. indication of recurrent ptc?
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TSH is not for Cance: Tsh is a test for thyroid function. If it is high that means thyroid is not making enough hormone(thyroxine) so he may need an extra(increase in) dose. Ask his doctor(endocrinologist) to help you sort it out.I doubt it has anything to do with his cancer coming back.
Answered 9/28/2016
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