Thyroid Lymphoma

Question: Thyroid Lymphoma? Does anyone have any information about this? Please only serious answers.

Answer: If your going to get cancer...thyroid is the one you want b\c it is easily treated. Usually it is called papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland. A thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland) will be preformed and then radiation via radioactive isotope (radioactive pill) where you stay quarantined to a hospital room for about a week. I had it about 8 years ago and Im still here. You can't even see the scar unless I make it a point to point it out.

Question: Is it my thyroid or is it lymphoma? I've had swollen lymph nodes in my neck now for over a month, and just in the last two weeks a few more have seemed to pop out of no-where. I have headaches nearly constantly, keep gaining weight, can't sleep well but am really tired all day, have vertigo problems a lot, have really bad short-term memory and a really hard time concentrating. These symptoms have come on quite suddenly. I HAVE been to the doctor and he did a blood test to see if it's my thyroid since he said it felt a little swollen, but if it's not, it could be lymphoma. Can any of you give me any extra details on the signs, symptoms, problems, and things associated with both of these and tell me what you think I could possibly have going on with me? Oh, I seem to have swollen lymph nodes in my pelvis too. Thanks! My blood work came back negative for any thyroid problems. Could that still be inaccurate?

Answer: Lymphoma is usually associated with weight LOSS, so it may be your thyroid. It is difficult to tell the difference, even for doctors. A surgeon was all set to remove my thyroid when he did a routine pre-surg biopsy of the lymph node and the base of my neck. Oh by the way, it was Lymphoma. Having said that, Lymphoma is very treatable. Please try not to stress yourself out and stay in close contact with your doctors. Here's the site with the best info: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls Best wishes

Question: My doctor is recommending thyroid lobectomy to determine whether I have Hashimoto or thyroid lymphoma...? I've already had FNA with indeterminate results. I have a nodule 1 1/4 centimeters with elevated white blood cells. My sister was recently diagnosed with NHL and successfully finished treatment. It seems too severe to have the surgery when the percentage of malignant nodules is so small. Any thoughts on waiting 3-6 months to see what happens before moving ahead with surgery?

Answer: Okay , you have a thyroid nodule FNA with indeterminate result , in our practice this means repeating FNA under sonography guide for at least once more time before proceeding with thyroid surgery . Also for approaching to your problem radionuclide scanning is also a wise consideration . I will decide your further management steps after these steps that I mention .

Question: Is there a possible connection between thyroid cancer & lymphoma later?

Answer: Yes. But it's the other way around. As a lymphoma survivor, I am at a higher risk of developing Thyroid Cancer due to radiation therapy to my neck. As another person stated, though, there is a HUGE difference between metastatic thyroid cancer moving into lymph system and Lymphoma. On the bright side, both Thyroid Cancer and Lymphoma are very treatable forms of cancer. Hope this helps

Question: Thyroid Cancer and Lymphoma? Hiya. I am going into surgery this Thursday to get my lymphodes and Thyroid removed because there is cancer in them. I was wondering what are your experiences AFTER surgery in this type of situation, just for some things I can expect.

Answer: Do you have lymphoma? cause if not it is very common for thyroid cancer to move in to the lymph nodes and they would just remove them so if you havent been diagnosed with lymphoma I wouldnt stress about having it. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma 3 years ago had surgery to remove thyroid and some lymph nodes and after surgery youll be a little sore but for me it wasnt to bad I was able to go home the next day but one thing that I did notice was that right after surgery I was very ill vomiting a lot and they said that was normal so I wouldnt worry to much for now until you know everything

Question: What are the odds of a 23-year-old with lymphoma that spread to the brain beating it? my 23-year-old sister was diagnosed with lymphoma in nov 05. she had tumors in her kidneys,liver,spleen,pancreas,thyroid, and chest. all but the one's in her pancreas were gone with the chemo treatment then we discover a spot on her brain. what are the odds of her beating the cancer?

Answer: I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 22. By the time the doctors "treated" me (I had no insurance) it has spred to my kidneys, spleen, chest,neck, pelvis. Never that I know of did it ever get to the brain. I am not sure of the odds, but this is one of the "best" cancers to get. I had an autotogolous stem cell transplant and am now in remission. Cancer is very tricky. My cancer played tricks with me. I was due for 12 treatments. At testing during treatment #6 every tumor in my body had disappeared. I finished all treatments and 2 months later they all came back. I pray for your sister and like they told me age is on her side. Redundant as it seems a positive outlook and love can be almost as good as the medicine. May God be with you and your family.

Question: why do oncologist check thyoid levels, if thyroid is high is that a indication of a cancer reacurance? I am a 35 year old female that was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma when i was 28 yrs. old. I underwent chemotherapy and radiation, and have been cancer free for 6 years.Through routine bloodwork it was found that my thyroid level was higher than normal, could this be a cause for concern for me of a cancer reaccurance?

Answer: the radiation and chemo might have damaged your thyroid. It could also be that your thyroid is just out of whack on its own.

Question: Can a cbc test come back normal if you have lymphoma? I just found two large swollen nodes right below the crease of my elbows in my inner arms. I have a nodule in my thyroid that I'm getting checked out tomorrow. I've had bone pain, weight loss, a low grade fever, and nausea for over a year. Just got done getting treatment for tapeworms so I thought my symptoms were from that, but don't think so now.

Answer: Yes, a CBC can come back completely normal if you have Lymphoma. I had my annual check-up with my doctor and had perfect blood results. Three weeks later I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. The best thing is to talk to your Doc and see if they will order a CT scan for you. If there's an institution that does PET scans that's even better. The CT scan would probably be approved more quickly and it will show the Doc exactly how many areas, if any, are being affected and they can biopsy to diagnose. Good luck to you! Have you had any night sweats?

Question: is new nodule in neck thyroid cancer? my friend had lymphoma but has been cancer free until they found a nodule in her neck near the thyroid gland, on a recent check up. Could this be related to the lymphoma returning or a whole new cancer of the thyroid?

Answer: Only her doctors will be able to determine what it is. I had a nodule in my thyroid that was biopsied and it was beign, but about 30 years later I had 2 others sitting behind it, and they were cancer. I hope that everything is going to be okay with your friend. I know she has already gone through enough already.

Question: If Pet Scan shows Cancer activity in lungs should I take the risk and have a lung biopsy ? I already Have Lupus,sclerderma,fibromayalgia,pulmonary… just told maybe lymphoma Pet scan shows positive for cancer activity

Answer: a PET scan isn't necessarily indicative of cancer. it just "lights up" with areas of increased metabolic activity. so if you have inflammation or an infection anywhere, then the PET scan will light up. For instance, your heart & brain will light up on a PET because of their activity. if you need to have a lung biopsy, consult with your pulmonologist. the safety/risks associated with a lung biopsy depend entirely on where the "hot spot" or area of concern is located.