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Can Thyroid Cancer Be Transmitted To A Newborn?

I recently was dia with papi car thyroid cancer had complete thyr removed but my question is I had a baby a right after he was born was when I noticed the nodu what are the chances that my baby boys thyroid was affected and what should I look for in him.
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Brief answer:It wont be transmitted to new born

Detailed answer:

Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Don't Worry - Papillary carcinoma thyroid will not be transmitted to your baby. While other cancer like medullary carcinoma of thyroid will. So please check with your treating physician to confirm the type of cancer.

For your baby a thyroid function test has to be done in new born period which is part of the newborn screening program.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Can Thyroid Cancer Be Transmitted To A Newborn?

Brief answer:It wont be transmitted to new born Detailed answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don t Worry - Papillary carcinoma thyroid will not be transmitted to your baby. While other cancer like medullary carcinoma of thyroid will. So please check with your treating physician to confirm the type of cancer. For your baby a thyroid function test has to be done in new born period which is part of the newborn screening program. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist