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Could a successful 20 year old hodgkins chemotherapy recovery cause hypothyroid with a low tsh production?

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May be: It would not be practical to link the two conclusively. Hodgkins does affect the immune system and a common cause of hypothyroidism is hashimoto disease, due to autoantibodies to thyroid. The treatment would be the same irrespective the cause.

Answered 10/31/2012

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Maybe: It is theoretically possible, however, hypothyroidism is on the rise due to the endocrine disrupters polluting the environment, and this is just as likely for you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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