From what I hear most people that have had radiation even if it wasn't on their head and neck area have thyroid issues. I have a friend who had radiation for cancer and she is on thyroid meds. My RO worked with my general dr I think to get blood work done to check my level sometime after radiation was over. It is a simple blood test that you can request be done.


31 at dx 9/06
SCC T4N0M0 with bone invasion upper maxillary
Surgery 10/06
CT's clear for 2 years
2nd recurrence - Laser surgery 1/09 dx
Tumor board - No surgery to invasive for QOL
35 IMRT 3/30/09 Completed 5/15/09
8 tx Erbitux 3/24/09 Completed 5/6/09
HBO for ORN March & April 2010
Fibula flap 5/10