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A member asked:
Hi my mom had tiriod cancer and now it seems like i have a swolen troat for a while now to who do i go to get tested?
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Evaluate thyroid : Your primary care, family doctor is the perfect place to start. They will examine you and be able to see your area of concern and then do labs or diagnostic tests as required and indicated by the exam. Make an appointment.
Answered 10/26/2017
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Thyroid: Start with a general doctor, be it family medicine or internal medicine or even your gyne who can run some blood tests, do an exam and if needed, order an ultrasound of your thyroid.
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Thyroid cancer: With your family history, it is reasonable to be a little extra cautious and get an evaluation of your thyroid. Your family doctor or GP should be able to initiate a solid work-up to include basic blood tests, hands-on palpation of your neck in the area of the thyroid gland, and possibly a sonogram of the thyroid. Further testing may also be needed. I wish you all the best in your effort.
Answered 10/26/2017
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