| When one has just been diagnosed with having thyroid | | | | have an inherited gene mutation that increases risk. |
| cancer, it can be quite overwhelming. You may feel | | | | Prophylactic thyroidectomy is one such procedure. A |
| lost as to what you should do next. You will even find | | | | genetic counselor will be able to explain your risk and |
| yourself re-evaluating your future and the impact of | | | | discuss treatment options with you. |
| the condition. This can be a challenge but there are | | | | Prevention for people near nuclear power plants |
| some things you can do while trying to cope. | | | | If a nuclear power plant suffered fallout, it is possible |
| Find out all you can. Becoming as knowledgeable as | | | | for people living nearby to develop cancer. If you live |
| you can will help greatly. Get all the details including the | | | | near a nuclear power plant in the U.S. (within 10 miles), |
| type, stage and any and all treatment options. Ask | | | | you may be eligible to receive a supply of potassium |
| your physician where you can get more information | | | | iodide. Potassium iodide blocks the effects of radiation, |
| about it. The National Cancer Institute and the | | | | which could cause thyroid cancer. If fallout should |
| American Cancer Society should be at the top of your | | | | occur, potassium iodide tablets could help prevent |
| list. | | | | thyroid cancer from development. Your local |
| Connect with other survivors. Sometimes this | | | | emergency department can provide more information. |
| approach might be difficult. You may not be someone | | | | Explore Alternative Remedies |
| who can open up easily, especially in this situation. | | | | There are alternative treatments that can be taken in |
| However, talking with persons in a similar situation can | | | | conjunction with any conventional prescriptions. These |
| be a source of strength. Speak to your physician | | | | alternative treatments can improve the quality of life |
| about joining a local support group. The American | | | | during the treatment period. They can be continued |
| Cancer Society or the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' | | | | even after the treatment process. The goal of |
| Association can be a place to connect with other | | | | alternative thyroid cancer therapy is the rebuilding and |
| cancer survivors online. | | | | strengthening of a weak immune system. It helps the |
| Control what you can about your health. Take steps | | | | body to fight thyroid cancer more effectively. |
| to keep your body healthy while undergoing treatment. | | | | Alternative therapies for thyroid cancer include |
| Even after treatment, your health should be a high | | | | meditative techniques, acupuncture, yoga, |
| priority. This entails eating a healthy diet consisting of | | | | aromatherapy and massages. This is not direct |
| fruits and vegetables. Be sure to get enough sleep | | | | treatment but enhances the healing process greatly. |
| every night. Being well rested is very important. | | | | Such therapies help to keep the patient calm and |
| Incorporating physical activity regularly such as regular | | | | mentally strong during therapy and recovery. It also |
| exercise will also contribute to your overall health. | | | | helps to dissipate any negative emotions brought on by |
| Prevention | | | | the cancer. |
| Doctors still aren't sure of the causes of thyroid | | | | Herbal Remedies |
| cancer. There is no method to prevent thyroid cancer | | | | Herbs and herb -derived dietary supplements can also |
| in persons who have a risk of developing it. | | | | be effective as alternative therapies for thyroid cancer |
| Prevention for people with a high risk | | | | sufferers. These herbal supplements assist the |
| Surgery may be the best option for persons who | | | | immune system and the body fight off cancer cells. |