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primek
8 years agoMember
It's hyperthyroid...as in overactive thyroid that has a higher risk. Under active thyroid (hypothyroid) which requires thyroxine to stabilise...has a decreased risk.
I have Graves disease ...hyperthyroid and it had re-emerged and on full throttle at time of diagnosis.
I have read the studies and thought interesting, my breast surgeon is also and endocrine surgeon mentioned nothing about it. My endocrinologist who has been treating me very closely during my cancer treatment also has mentioned nothing about it.
But well...I had a bilateral mastectomy so guess nothing more to be done anyway. But interesting isn't it? I had dense breasts and hyperthyroidism, so possibly 2 higher risk factors.
However. ..nothing changes the current treatment. Just maybe a conversation about new primary risks should be discussed with your treating team.
I have Graves disease ...hyperthyroid and it had re-emerged and on full throttle at time of diagnosis.
I have read the studies and thought interesting, my breast surgeon is also and endocrine surgeon mentioned nothing about it. My endocrinologist who has been treating me very closely during my cancer treatment also has mentioned nothing about it.
But well...I had a bilateral mastectomy so guess nothing more to be done anyway. But interesting isn't it? I had dense breasts and hyperthyroidism, so possibly 2 higher risk factors.
However. ..nothing changes the current treatment. Just maybe a conversation about new primary risks should be discussed with your treating team.