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Can untreated hashimo's thyroiditis lead to thyroid cancer?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

NO: No it can't, but if your thyroid level falls below normal, you should being replacement with brand name t4. Check w/your doctor.

Dr Byars agreed

Answered 3/19/2013

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Thyroid: No but thyroid nodules in patients with thyroiditis gave a higher risk of being a cancer.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2013

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