Papilary thyroid cancer Pill or liquid radiation treatment?
I had Rny 3 years ago. All is well with that.
I had my thyroid removed and 4 lymph nodes in my neck October 2011 because of Papilary /folicular cancer . I have to have the radiation treatment and was wondering if anyone has information or gone throug this . Wondering which type of radiation treatment is best ,liquid or pill form becauase of the absorbtion problems we can have? My Gastro and Oncology Doctors said they -THINK- it's ok to do the pill... both said they have never treated a RNY patient with this type cancer. I cant find anything on line... Studies ect and "I think it's ok" from my Doctors just does not sit well with me. Any help would be great! Thanks!
I had my thyroid removed and 4 lymph nodes in my neck October 2011 because of Papilary /folicular cancer . I have to have the radiation treatment and was wondering if anyone has information or gone throug this . Wondering which type of radiation treatment is best ,liquid or pill form becauase of the absorbtion problems we can have? My Gastro and Oncology Doctors said they -THINK- it's ok to do the pill... both said they have never treated a RNY patient with this type cancer. I cant find anything on line... Studies ect and "I think it's ok" from my Doctors just does not sit well with me. Any help would be great! Thanks!
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on 5/9/12 11:45 am
on 5/9/12 11:45 am
Hey! I had RNY 2 years ago and just got diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid cancer. Did you have a thyroidectomy? How was it?
Just a bit scared right now.
Anyways, my Doctor told me they would do the injection for me, not the pill - what did you end up doing?
Thanks!
Just a bit scared right now.
Anyways, my Doctor told me they would do the injection for me, not the pill - what did you end up doing?
Thanks!