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Expert: Karen Brawner - 5/1/2004


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What is the I-131 uptake and scan? What does it do?

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Dear Nicole,   I need more information...  Obviously, you have or the doctors think you have a thyroid problem or you have/had thyroid cancer....

I need more information as to your diagnosed medical problem and if this is being used as a treatment or a diagnostic tool...

Thank you,   karen  

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Karen Brawner

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I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...

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My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..

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