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I have symptoms of hyperthyroidism and a family history of thyroid cancer. should i be concerned?
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One doesn't cause: the other but both issues need to be evaluated, best my endocrinologist. Thyroid ultrasound and TSH, Free T4 and thyroid antibodies.
Answered 11/24/2014
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