Karen, if one is aware of the need, the recommendation would have been to det the thyroid "baseline" prior to radiation, so that you know what your normal is after radiation. It appears from discussions on the forum that most doctors don't suggest this so you have to ask for it. I on the other hand was already on synthroid prior to my cancer.

I pose a different question...has anyone else had their thyroid "zapped" with radioactive iodine, and then diagnoised with oral cancer. I will always wonder if their was a connection and I know I will never really know the answer but it does make me wonder if their was a connection.

Sharon