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Well differentiated thyroid cancers can be effectively monitored by the use of blood measurements of tumor markers.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Ultrasound is increasingly important in the evaluation of thyroid nodules. It is also critical in the surveillance of patients with prior history of thyroid cancer. High resolution ultrasound in the hands of experienced clinicians can be very helpful in estimating malignant potential of thyroid nodules and neck lymph nodes.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Low iodine diets are often used in the management of patients with thyroid cancer.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Clinical studies of thyroid nodules and patients with thyroid cancer has identified specific risk factors which increase the probability that a nodule is malignant. This article review risk factors associated with a higher risk for cancer.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Selection of a thyroid surgeon is more important than any other factor once a decision to proceed surgically is made. This article focuses on practical recommendations you should consider in selecting the best surgeon for your care.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Thyroid hormone is available in multiple formulations. Some are clearly superior to others. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about which thyroid hormone preparations are best in the public domain. This article is meant to offer some perspective.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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The reality of taking a medication on a daily basis is daunting, especially a medication that can be significantly influenced by external factors. This article reviews elements such as timing of your dosing, missed or forgotten does, interfering medications and adjustments in your prescribed dose.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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Exposure to ionizing radiation is one of the major risk factors for thyroid cancer. Living in Southern Nevada and having a diagnosis of thyroid cancer always raises questions about our proximity to the Nevada Test site and possible exposure to radiation as a result of where we live. This article will attempt to review some of this information.
W. Reid Litchfield, MD FACE
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