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How Often Should I Check Thyroid Due To Thyroid Cancer In Family?

I have had a thyroid problems since I was 11 can your thyroid change and get better as you age. after I had my last child a new Dr said my thyroid was fine but Im not sure.. I have a long family history of thyroid cancer?how often should I have my thyroid checked
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have family history of thyroid cancer. It definitely increase the risk of thyroid cancer but it depends on type of cancer. Medullary carcinoma of thyroid is familial condition. Papillary carcinoma has only slight increase the risk.
You should check your thyroid once in a year. Take adequate iodine in your diet and avoid radiation. Because low iodine and radiation increase the risk of cancer further. Don't worry much about thyroid cancer. just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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How Often Should I Check Thyroid Due To Thyroid Cancer In Family?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have family history of thyroid cancer. It definitely increase the risk of thyroid cancer but it depends on type of cancer. Medullary carcinoma of thyroid is familial condition. Papillary carcinoma has only slight increase the risk. You should check your thyroid once in a year. Take adequate iodine in your diet and avoid radiation. Because low iodine and radiation increase the risk of cancer further. Don t worry much about thyroid cancer. just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.