Mark is right. The use of synthroid for the rest of a patient's life is normal, and a small inconvinience. More information on hypothyroidism can be found on the main web site at http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/hypothyroidism.htm

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.