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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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What is Medullary Thyroid Cancer?
Medullary thyroid cancer is an unusual type of cancer of the thyroid, which is an organ in the front of the neck. The cause of medullary carcinoma is unknown but is sometimes due to inherited gene mutations. Workup includes scans, ultrasound, biopsy and a specific lab test called calcitonin.
Typical Symptoms of Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Swelling of the face and lip
Difficulty swallowing food or water
Neck swelling
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Hoarse voice
Feeling breathless
Neck lump
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are your face or lips swollen?
Is swallowing difficult for you (e.g. with food or water)?
Is your neck swollen?
Are your lymph nodes swollen and enlarged?
Is your breathing noisy, like wheezing or rattling?
Treatmentof Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Medullary thyroid cancer's primary treatment is complete surgical removal of the thyroid and surrounding structures. If it has spread beyond the neck, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted drug therapies may be recommended as well.
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References
Viola D, Elisei R. Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2019 Mar;48(1):285-301. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2018.11.006. Epub 2018 Dec 26. PMID: 30717909.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889852918305930?via%3Dihub
Cancer of the Thyroid - AMERICAN THYROID ASSOCIATION
https://www.thyroid.org/medullary-thyroid-cancer/
Current Guidelines for Management of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
https://www.e-enm.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.3803/EnM.2021.1082
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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