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Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Lisa,
A simple blood test can either rule out or confirm hypothyroidism. It is a relatively common side effect of radiation which is easily controlled with synthroid. My own thyroid failed sometime around 6 months after treatment, and I have been on the synthroid for two years. The blood work is part of my normal tests every six months now, and the prescription is one of the cheapest I have, at ~$11.00 for 90 days worth.
If this is the cause of his hair loss, then this will help clear it up along with several other annoying side effects that just generally make you feel like crap.
Good Health,
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
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"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."
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