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Does having the thyroid removed put me at risk of developing certain cancers?
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Depends: Why was thyroid removed. Was it for a genetically transmitted cancer? If so, some genetic defects do predispose a person to other tumors. Visit this site for more info: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/thyroid-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html Wish you good health!
Answered 1/9/2021
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