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Most thyroid conditions are not life threatening. However, thyroid function is closely linked to heart function, and an excess of hormones suddenly released by the thyroid, or taken as thyroid supplements, can kill you.
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∙ 12y agoYes. In the fourth stage, it metastasizes (travels to other organs in the body). So if left untreated, thyroid cancer is usually lethal.
Yes. beacaus it usually covers the whole thyroid
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∙ 13y agoSome thyroid cancers result from exposure to radioactive iodine (!-131, for example) which is preferentially collected in the thyroid.
Some thyroid cancers are spontaneous or result from unknown causes.
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∙ 13y agoIf any cancer is left untreated it can potentially be lethal.
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∙ 14y agoYou can die from any kind of cancer, I think. If cancer cells are malignant they can spread to other parts of the body and cause tumours elsewhere.
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∙ 7y agorarely.
only if completely ignored.
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∙ 13y agoyes, if thyroid is out of whack, it can cause serious problems, including the ultimate problem, meeting your maker face to face...
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∙ 11y agoIf you have a thyroid storm, there is a 90% chance you can die.
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Is thyroid cancer a deadly disease?
An estimated 1,590 people will die of thyroid cancer during 2009. Thyroid cancer is, however, considered one of the least deadly and most survivable cancers, and 5-year survival rates for thyroid cancer is almost 97%. For more information on this cancer please visit http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm
Why did cameron's husband die from house MD?
Thyroid cancer metastasized to his brain.
What is the scientific name of bladder cancer?
The scientific name for bladder cancer is "urothelial carcinoma," formerly known as "transitional cell carcinoma." Urothelial carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer, accounting for the majority of cases. It originates in the urothelial cells, which line the inside of the bladder and the urinary tract. Other less common types of bladder cancer include squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma, but urothelial carcinoma is the most prevalent.
When was Thyroid Cancer Canada created?
Thyroid Cancer Canada was created in 2002.
Can thyroids be deadly?
An estimated 1,590 people will die of thyroid cancer during 2009. Thyroid cancer is, however, considered one of the least deadly and most survivable cancers, and 5-year survival rates for thyroid cancer is almost 97%. For more information on this cancer please visit http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm
Is Thyroid Cancer a disease?
According to ThyCa (Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.) thyroid cancer is the fastest increasing cancer among men and women, affecting people from young children through seniors. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 62,980 new cases of thyroid cancer in the U.S. in 2014. Thyroid cancer is usually treatable when detected early. However, some thyroid cancers are aggressive and difficult to treat.
Cancer ribbon color for thyroid cancer?
The thyroid cancer awareness ribbon represents the three thyroid cancer colors of teal, pink, and blue. These three colors are also ThyCa's designation.
When did Roger Ebert get thyroid cancer?
Film critic Roger Ebert was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002 .
Can you die if stop taking thyroid medication?
What happens after discontinuation of thyroid meds is entirely dependent upon which thyroid meds you are taking. Thyroid supplementation is necessary for life and without it you will die. If the meds you are taking are slowing down the production of thyroid hormone because you have hypERthyroidism, then the thyroid will again overproduce hormone and you will become sick. If you have cancer and choose not to have RAI, you may have a recurrence of your cancer.
What type of cancer does Jennifer Grey have?
thyroid cancer
Can you get cancer in the thyroid?
T3 (Triiodothyronine) tests are useful in diagnosing hyperthyroidism and the severity of it. This is because patients who are hyperthyroid have an elevated T3 level. The American Thyroid Association says thyroglobulin (Tg) is a protein produced by normal thyroid cells and also thyroid cancer cells. This test is most often used for patients who have had surgery for thyroid cancer because it helps monitor them after treatment.
Can papillary thyroid cancer turn into anaplastic thyroid cancer if left untreated?
Anaplastic thyroid cancer usually arises from a site of preexisting papillary thyroid cancer or follicular thyroid cancer. The transformed cells that grow to form this type of cancer divide rapidly to form disorganized masses. Anaplastic thyroid cancer tends to grow very rapidly, replacing the normal tissue of the thyroid gland and spreading to invade and metastasize to other structures in the neck. It does not respond well to treatment. Surgery and external beam radiation therapy may be used to treat cases where aggressive growth of cancer has significantly impaired swallowing or breathing. On the whole, anaplastic thyroid cancer has a very poor prognosis.
