Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 ---Yes, breast cancer can spread to the thyroid, although it isn't one of the more common spots for it to do so. How did you get a diagnosis of thyroid cancer if you haven't had an FNA or other biopsy done? If you have gotten a definitive diagnosis of " thyroid cancer " and not just a suspicious growth on your thyroid, then you probably don't have a spread of your breast cancer. I know that after my FNA my doctors and I practically had a party to celebrate that what was found were Hurthle cells, not a spread of the breast cancer that I had had surgery for a year before the FNA. If you can't rule out a spread of breast cancer until after the surgery, then this must be a very difficult time for you. There are a number of us on the list who have had both diseases. A lump on the thyroid doesn't necessarily mean a spread of your breast cancer. Hurthle cell ca. tt, RAI 150 mCi 2001 clean scan 2002 dx bc 1999 In Thyca , " patlasker <jal27@a...> " <jal27@a...> wrote: > Hi, I am new and have thyroid cancer will not know what type until > surgery a week from now. I had my breast removed last may, stage 3b. > My question is does anyone know if breast cancer can spread to the > thyroid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 ---Yes, breast cancer can spread to the thyroid, although it isn't one of the more common spots for it to do so. How did you get a diagnosis of thyroid cancer if you haven't had an FNA or other biopsy done? If you have gotten a definitive diagnosis of " thyroid cancer " and not just a suspicious growth on your thyroid, then you probably don't have a spread of your breast cancer. I know that after my FNA my doctors and I practically had a party to celebrate that what was found were Hurthle cells, not a spread of the breast cancer that I had had surgery for a year before the FNA. If you can't rule out a spread of breast cancer until after the surgery, then this must be a very difficult time for you. There are a number of us on the list who have had both diseases. A lump on the thyroid doesn't necessarily mean a spread of your breast cancer. Hurthle cell ca. tt, RAI 150 mCi 2001 clean scan 2002 dx bc 1999 In Thyca , " patlasker <jal27@a...> " <jal27@a...> wrote: > Hi, I am new and have thyroid cancer will not know what type until > surgery a week from now. I had my breast removed last may, stage 3b. > My question is does anyone know if breast cancer can spread to the > thyroid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 " patlasker " wrote: > Hi, I am new and have thyroid cancer will not know what type until > surgery a week from now. I had my breast removed last may, stage 3b. > My question is does anyone know if breast cancer can spread to the > thyroid? Dear Pat (I hope that's your name :-) I've never heard of any reports that breast cancer can spread to the thyroid. There are known links between the two cancers, as yet inconclusive, although there is some thought that the breast cancer may be caused by the RAI treatment of thyroid cancer (clearly not the case for you). Please let us know what stage you are in, in your thyroid cancer diagnosis/treatment. - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 " patlasker " wrote: > Hi, I am new and have thyroid cancer will not know what type until > surgery a week from now. I had my breast removed last may, stage 3b. > My question is does anyone know if breast cancer can spread to the > thyroid? Dear Pat (I hope that's your name :-) I've never heard of any reports that breast cancer can spread to the thyroid. There are known links between the two cancers, as yet inconclusive, although there is some thought that the breast cancer may be caused by the RAI treatment of thyroid cancer (clearly not the case for you). Please let us know what stage you are in, in your thyroid cancer diagnosis/treatment. - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 " patlasker " wrote: > Hi, I am new and have thyroid cancer will not know what type until > surgery a week from now. I had my breast removed last may, stage 3b. > My question is does anyone know if breast cancer can spread to the > thyroid? Dear Pat (I hope that's your name :-) I've never heard of any reports that breast cancer can spread to the thyroid. There are known links between the two cancers, as yet inconclusive, although there is some thought that the breast cancer may be caused by the RAI treatment of thyroid cancer (clearly not the case for you). Please let us know what stage you are in, in your thyroid cancer diagnosis/treatment. - (not a doctor) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > > > Hurthle cell ca. > tt, RAI 150 mCi 2001 > clean scan 2002 > dx bc 1999 > >The radioactive uptake test confirmed that the numerious lumps around and on my throid where cancer. The needle(4 of them) bioposy was non-diagnostic. The ultra-sound before the bioposy confirmed the lumps where partial fluid and partail solid mass. Because the needle did not get enough material we do not know what type of cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > > > Hurthle cell ca. > tt, RAI 150 mCi 2001 > clean scan 2002 > dx bc 1999 > >The radioactive uptake test confirmed that the numerious lumps around and on my throid where cancer. The needle(4 of them) bioposy was non-diagnostic. The ultra-sound before the bioposy confirmed the lumps where partial fluid and partail solid mass. Because the needle did not get enough material we do not know what type of cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > > > Hurthle cell ca. > tt, RAI 150 mCi 2001 > clean scan 2002 > dx bc 1999 > >The radioactive uptake test confirmed that the numerious lumps around and on my throid where cancer. The needle(4 of them) bioposy was non-diagnostic. The ultra-sound before the bioposy confirmed the lumps where partial fluid and partail solid mass. Because the needle did not get enough material we do not know what type of cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hi Jeane, I have papilliary cancer, found in the lymph nodes first, then a small tumour was found in my thyroid gland after it was removed. I was told by the doctors, that because the cancer was found in my lymph nodes there was a good chance of it spreading to other parts of my body, the first likely place would be my lungs. However I was told, that where-ever the papilliary cancer spread it would always be papilliary thyroid cancer in the lungs, or breast, etc. It would not be lung cancer, or breast cancer. Should the papilliary cancer spread to any other part of my body it would be treated in exactly the same way, with either surgery, radioactive therapy or both. Should I develop breast cancer or lung cancer, they would be a completely seperate form of cancer unrelated to the thyroid cancer that I have. I hope this has helped Deborah Ford English – living in USA dx Papilliary ThyCa in Thyroid and Lymph Nodes on 02/22/02 TT 03/08/02 Followed LID for 8 weeks – doctor's instructions TSH off the chart – went too Hypo 150 mci then WBS 05/01/02 WBS 11/08/02 - Clean > hi > > Just had a question? Can thyroid cancer spread to your breast? > > Jeane > Southeastern montana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hi Jeane, I have papilliary cancer, found in the lymph nodes first, then a small tumour was found in my thyroid gland after it was removed. I was told by the doctors, that because the cancer was found in my lymph nodes there was a good chance of it spreading to other parts of my body, the first likely place would be my lungs. However I was told, that where-ever the papilliary cancer spread it would always be papilliary thyroid cancer in the lungs, or breast, etc. It would not be lung cancer, or breast cancer. Should the papilliary cancer spread to any other part of my body it would be treated in exactly the same way, with either surgery, radioactive therapy or both. Should I develop breast cancer or lung cancer, they would be a completely seperate form of cancer unrelated to the thyroid cancer that I have. I hope this has helped Deborah Ford English – living in USA dx Papilliary ThyCa in Thyroid and Lymph Nodes on 02/22/02 TT 03/08/02 Followed LID for 8 weeks – doctor's instructions TSH off the chart – went too Hypo 150 mci then WBS 05/01/02 WBS 11/08/02 - Clean > hi > > Just had a question? Can thyroid cancer spread to your breast? > > Jeane > Southeastern montana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hi Jeane, I have papilliary cancer, found in the lymph nodes first, then a small tumour was found in my thyroid gland after it was removed. I was told by the doctors, that because the cancer was found in my lymph nodes there was a good chance of it spreading to other parts of my body, the first likely place would be my lungs. However I was told, that where-ever the papilliary cancer spread it would always be papilliary thyroid cancer in the lungs, or breast, etc. It would not be lung cancer, or breast cancer. Should the papilliary cancer spread to any other part of my body it would be treated in exactly the same way, with either surgery, radioactive therapy or both. Should I develop breast cancer or lung cancer, they would be a completely seperate form of cancer unrelated to the thyroid cancer that I have. I hope this has helped Deborah Ford English – living in USA dx Papilliary ThyCa in Thyroid and Lymph Nodes on 02/22/02 TT 03/08/02 Followed LID for 8 weeks – doctor's instructions TSH off the chart – went too Hypo 150 mci then WBS 05/01/02 WBS 11/08/02 - Clean > hi > > Just had a question? Can thyroid cancer spread to your breast? > > Jeane > Southeastern montana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I recall reading on the american cancer society's webpage that young women who had thyca are at greater risk for breast cancer. My doctors have told me, and it makes sense in a logical manner, that having one type of cancer puts you at a greater risk for other types of cancer. The cancer in my lungs was indeed thyroid cancer metastases. Hope this helps, if not, disregard it. I am a ball of nerves lately! in Ohio dx w/pap. thyca, well-diff. 11/2000 TT w/pt. neck diss. w/30 cancerous lymph nodes removed on 11/13/2000 RAI's 3/2001, 9/2001, 7/2002 metastases to lungs GONE by 7/2002 3 cancerous tumors left in neck 1/2003 double surgery needed ASAP 3/2003? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I recall reading on the american cancer society's webpage that young women who had thyca are at greater risk for breast cancer. My doctors have told me, and it makes sense in a logical manner, that having one type of cancer puts you at a greater risk for other types of cancer. The cancer in my lungs was indeed thyroid cancer metastases. Hope this helps, if not, disregard it. I am a ball of nerves lately! in Ohio dx w/pap. thyca, well-diff. 11/2000 TT w/pt. neck diss. w/30 cancerous lymph nodes removed on 11/13/2000 RAI's 3/2001, 9/2001, 7/2002 metastases to lungs GONE by 7/2002 3 cancerous tumors left in neck 1/2003 double surgery needed ASAP 3/2003? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Welcome , I think you may be our first member from Mexico. God plays a large part in many of our recoveries. You could have noone better on your side. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Breast cancer Hello! My name is I had a masectomy in August 2nd 2005, I had a reconstruction of my left breast and I am fine now, my chemo finished on December 2005. I had a pre-cancer and radioteraphy, I live in Mexico, and my Onchologist trust in god very much so it helped me o go on and have faith on chemo. God bless you Yahoo! MailUse Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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