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hurthle cell cancer

I was diagnosed wit Hurthle cell thyroid cancer.  Heard it was quite rare and was just wondering if anyone had any information on this type of cancer.
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Thanks I have been looking online.  I was just wondering if anyway here had the same type.
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Hurthle cell is a variant of follicular thyoid cancer.  Here's some references for starters:

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_thyroid_cancer_43.asp

http://www.endocrineweb.com/cafol.html

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I did look online and some looked ok and some looked awful.  My Dr. seems very positive...so I am hopeful
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929504 tn?1332585934
I'd suggest that you research online....there is very informative info when you google it. I found lots of info when I was searching for hurthe cells and follicular cells neoplasm.....Just stay in faith and Be Blessed. Be sure to stay on top of your situation and the doc's as well. Barbara
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