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What Should I Do For Thyroid Cancer ?

I am a 31 year old female who just took a biopsey of the thyroid. Found 3.5cm mass and positive for papilary thyroid cancer . i have no insurance and can not afford to have the surgery to remove thyroid for at least 6 months. Is that too long to wait/
Fri, 27 May 2011
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dear x
papillary ca. of thyroid is a slow growing tumor, and curable. it is always better to start treatment rather waiting
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What Should I Do For Thyroid Cancer ?

dear x papillary ca. of thyroid is a slow growing tumor, and curable. it is always better to start treatment rather waiting