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I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer and spread to liver and spine. what treatments are available besides i 131 had it 3xs.

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There are New medici: There are 2 new medicines which are quite useful and FDA approved recently. You should consult a medical oncologist in order to receive the benefit of modern medicines.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 1/22/2018

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