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I recently had a sonogram after finding a palpable mass on the mid left lobe of my thyroid. The results noted several hypoechoic areas in the right lobe ranging from 5mm to 8mm. The left lobe showed several hypoechoic masses some of which are partially cystic along with a dominant solid hypoechoic mass with questionable cystic change in the mid left lobe. The large mass is 15 x 18 x 21mm and is predominantly solid. My blood work shows normal thyroid function and a Radionuclide thyroid scan has been scheduled for 2 weeks from now. There is no history of thyroid cancer on my mothers side but, my father is adopted and we have no history there. My father was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and took iodine as a child. Looking at these factors; what is the potential for a cancer diagnosis? In the absence of a cancer diagnosis – such as adenomas and cysts – what is the likely course of action?

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I’ve turned 50 y.o. this year, conscientiously had a physical exam (all OK) and routine referral for colonoscopy screening. I have no symptoms of illness, am pretty healthy; but what I expected to be a routine colonoscopy actually found many polyps and prompted Dr. to make a referral for labs. Dr’s report said “The large number and variety of polyps is unusual.” and that “genetic testing is indicated.” Dr. had me back twice more, each time looked around in my colon and removed many polyps. The three colonoscopy procedures during past four months have found about 50 polyps, mostly pre-cancerous “adenomas” – tubular and tubulovillous per pathology reports; but no dysplasia nor carcinoma at present). Most polyps found have been fairly small, a couple 1.0-1.5 cm. Still some small
sessile polyps remain at present. After 3rd colonoscopy Dr. counseled that consideration should be given to genetic testing, “and ultimately colectomy may be needed.” Dr. referred me for “FAPKM” genetic testing, they drew my blood and have sent it off to Mayo Clinic. This “FAPKM” testing seems pretty specialized – they are looking for a specific genetic mutation that might inhibit my colon from suppressing polyps. I have no known family history of colon polyps, no family history of colorectal cancer. Everything I’ve read seems
to indicate that a colon with 50 pre-cancerous polyps is serious,
whether the cause is genetic or “sporadic,” and leaves me with the impression the colectomy option may (eventually?) be more likely needed than not.
While I await test results I wonder, can anyone here explain likely range of outcomes for someone with my current condition?

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I’ve turned 50 y.o. this year, conscientiously had a physical exam (all OK) and routine referral for colonoscopy screening. I have no symptoms of illness, am pretty healthy; but what I expected to be a routine colonoscopy actually found many polyps and prompted Dr. to make a referral for labs. Dr’s report said “The large number and variety of polyps is unusual.” and that “genetic testing is indicated.” Dr. had me back twice more, each time looked around in my colon and removed many polyps. The three colonoscopy procedures during past four months have found about 50 polyps, mostly pre-cancerous “adenomas” – tubular and tubulovillous per pathology reports; but no dysplasia nor carcinoma at present). Most polyps found have been fairly small, a couple 1.0-1.5 cm. Still some small
sessile polyps remain at present. After 3rd colonoscopy Dr. counseled that consideration should be given to genetic testing, “and ultimately colectomy may be needed.” Dr. referred me for “FAPKM” genetic testing, they drew my blood and have sent it off to Mayo Clinic. This “FAPKM” testing seems pretty specialized – they are looking for a specific genetic mutation that might inhibit my colon from suppressing polyps. I have no known family history of colon polyps, no family history of colorectal cancer. Everything I’ve read seems
to indicate that a colon with 50 pre-cancerous polyps is serious,
whether the cause is genetic or “sporadic,” and leaves me with the impression the colectomy option may (eventually?) be more likely needed than not. While I await test results I wonder, can anyone here explain likely range of outcomes for someone with my current condition?

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Pain on right side directly on side and also low right side I guess around appendix area, and then also above belly button over to right about 2 in and then up about 1 and half in. Had colonoscopy and my colon was fine, just removed adenoma polyp, no ibs or inflammed colon. Just tryin to figure out what to do now. Have had ultrasounds done on liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, aorta and kidneys. had bloodwork for also done for pancreas. All normal. any ideas or suggestions would be great. Area is also tender at times, and when I cough it hurts at that spot.

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A 28-year-old man discovers a mass in his neck while buttoning his shirt collar. Physical examination reveals a 2 cm mass in one thyroid lobe, which does not concentrate radioisotopes on a thyroid scan. Aspiration of the nodule demonstrates small “solid balls” of neoplastic follicular cells. Careful examination of these tissue balls reveals that they contain microscopic blood vessels and fibrous stroma in their centers. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Follicular carcinoma
B. Hashimoto disease
C. Medullary carcinoma
D. Papillary carcinoma
E. Thyroid adenoma

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I had a non-fuctioning pituitary adenoma removed two years ago and I think my thyroid function is not right. My skin is dry, my hair is thinning, my temperature control is out of whack (feel cold when it’s hot and hot when it’s cold), and am putting on weight despite not eating much and eating healthily when I do eat. I also tire easily. However, tests for thyroid function indicated no problem. How often is an underfunctioning thyroid dianosis missed – or should I start elsewhere for an answer to my condition? I am in my late forties.

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i have a pituitary adenoma and just recently my doctor said my mri came back and the tumor is practically gone which means that my chances of getting pregnant are greater than what they had been. i have been wearing the patch but i do take it off, and sometimes it falls off, for the week that i am due to have a period… i am gaining some weight and i feel nauseous a lot… not really feeling like eating too much but when i do i pig out and have cravings… my period came but is kinda spotty.. it was normal for like half a day and then is back to barely being there…

i need some advice… i cant really even afford a pregnancy test right now because of my tumor i have not had a job and i living with my boyfriend’s mom.. and i am too nervous to talk to her about it and ask to borrow 10 bucks.. any ideas??

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Not very often, but every once in a while I have the following symptoms in this order: Blurred or fading peripheral vision, inability to read simple sentences or speak clearly on simple subjects, slight headache around the ears, numbing of my right hand, followed by numbing of the face. Within 20 – 30 minutes all these symptoms come and then go away completely. First time I noticed this problem, I was about 19 or 20 years old. Now I am 25, and I seem to notice these symptoms occuring about once every 4 or 5 months. What should I do? I take birth control – does that influence possibility of tumor growth? I’ve also had a tubular adenoma removed from the breast – it was benign. Does anyone know if I should be concerned about brain tumors?

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I have been told by the Doctor, that the radiotherapy I had only works for 7 years. I was wondering what happens after 7 years. Does it mean I only got 7 years to live? I have a benign Brain Tumour.
Diagnosis: Recurrent Non Functioning Pituitary Adenoma

Treatment: Transphenoidal Surgery 2004
Evidence Of Slight Progression On Surveillance
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Delivered 47Gy in 25// Completed 25.11.08

I have been told by someone that you can only have radiotherapy once. Is that true?

I’m also worried about my daughter she is losing her hair, her blood test was normal…I’m worried she might have a Brain Tumour

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I always choose well done when I eat steaks. Unfortunately, a large study by the National Institutes of Health, published in the journal Cancer Research, found that well-done red meat was associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma, the precursor lesion to colorectal cancer. So, I wish to eat the medium ones one day. However, I think it’s best to taste the medium well first.

I have heard that:

- Rare steak is the steak for the true carnivore who wants meat, but gets it cooked (as little as possible) to be polite

- Medium rare is the recommended level of doneness. Ask any chef how they like their steak and they’ll say medium rare

- Medium; if you are grilling for a large group of people this is the best steak to please most everyone

- Medium well; it is the steak for the squeamish who don’t want color in their meat
- Well done; most people will tell you that this is the steak for people who don’t like steak. While there is some truth to that, it is a popular way to get a steak so any good grill needs to know how to do it.

Despite those facts above, my major concern is that undercooked meat might harbor diseases. For those who eat pork, since pigs are known to be the carriers of various parasitic worms, do you think it is safe to eat pork whose doneness is not well done?

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