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Can thyroid cancer be detected by bloodwork and if so by which numbers or labs?

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Thyroid cancer: Thyroid cancer is not revealed by hormone testing. Ultrasound and biopsy have been standard. Radio iodine scanning also can help the process..

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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