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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)

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PET SCAN THYROID ACTIVITY

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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound

Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida Sarasota - FL

Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.

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PET SCAN THYROID ACTIVITY

by Matt_24, May 03, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: Thyroid, activity, cancers, Thyroid Cancer, antibodies, testicular, ultrasound, uptake, Testicular Cancer

Hi,

I've been fighting testicular cancer - and when conducting a PET scan the other day, the results showed no activity in my lymphnodes (which is good, the cancer did not spread) -- but they mentioned there was "some" activity in the thyroid and that I need a TSH.

I've researched thyroid cancer and I have no symptoms. Does this "uptake" revealed in the PET mean there is cancer, or could it just be a sign of something else?

Thanks.

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by Mark Lupo, M.D.

, May 03, 2007 12:00AM

PET uptake does not necessarily mean cancer. Often hashimotos -- check thyroid antibodies -- will do this.

To be certain -- check ultrasound of thyroid, thyroid antibodies (TPO and Tg), TSH, Free T4.

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