Just a reality check for all patients - the NCCN oncology practice guidelines specify a TSH test every 6 months for anyone receiving radiation in the H&N area. They should have done a baseline TSH test prior to starting treatment as well (it's just a blood test).


Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)