Hi I am a 31 yr old female with papillary thyroid cancer I have had 5 sx over the last 8 yrs. so my issue is that recently I ve noticed another lump in my neck and I m wondering that if its the cancer that has come back can it affect my medication from working because the last few mths I ve noticed a lot of changes and from what I ve read online it sounds like I m turning hypo?? Thanks
Hi, Thanks for the query. From what you have mentioned, I could not gather any symptoms for hypothyroidism. After thyroidectomy (Removal of thyroid glands) there is always a chance of Hypothyroidism, especially if it is a total thyroidectomy. If your parathyroid glands were removed, you would be also requiring certain vitamin and mineral supplementation. Since you have not mentioned your symptoms, it would be really difficult to tell whether you are having hypothyroidism. In regard to the new lump in your neck, it is better to do a neck ultrasound scanning to see what it is. Hope you are doing regular follow-ups with your treating doctor. You will need to check your thyroid hormone levels and other necessary investigations at least once in a year. Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if you have any further queries. Thank you. Wishing you good health. Regards