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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
thyroid disorder related to recent radiation therapy
Answered by
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.
thyroid disorder related to recent radiation therapy
by monsey, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 51 year old female. I had neck/head radiation last year in March due to a forehead melanoma with + sentinel biopsy. Neck discetion also. In the past 6 months or so I have had numerous problems with my teeth on the right side (same side as treatments), eye inflammation and now had thyroid studies done with a TSH of 78 and thyroxine of 3.2. This explains many symptoms I've been having that I have attributed to Leukine injections I am receiving. I aslo have a history of Lupus. My question : is there any other thyroid related studies I should have done labs, scans, US etc.? I appreciate your time.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 03, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 03, 2007 12:00AM
I would test thyroid antibodies to confirm the likely diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's) as the cause of your hypothyroidism. An ultrasound should be done at some point as there may be an increased risk of thyroid cancer in patients with Hashimoto's.
Member Comments (3)
by worried§waiting, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
To: monsey
I am assuming as you have Lupus you are aware it is quite common for it to attack your thyroid. Just a layperson here but thought it might give you a direction to start your research. I do have stage II Pap. Thyroid cancer and know that radiation is indeed a major player BUT also know it is very slow and nonagressive so would be lead to believe it would not show up so hard and quick after your radiation.
by worried§waiting, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
To: forgot to add...
sorry- forgot to add that it is my understanding in most thyroid cancers your TSH numbers are not effected-- as in most are *normal* in the 1-3 range. Yours of course, are very high.
