Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most c...
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Thyroidectomy anyone?
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I have "suspicious" cells in my Fine Needle Biopsy results. Now both DRs suggest I have at least 1/2 of my thyroid removed. I wonder if anyone has any advice one way or the other? I have Hashimoto's and am hypo. Research on the internet says varying things about the likelihood of one with Hashimoto's having cancer. I have time to think about his but am very curious about potential long term problems of living with out a thyroid vs living with a diseased one!
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You'll find a lot more info under the thyroid cancer support group -I did! 
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