Blood Tests Blood sample is taken to check the thyroid function. A common check is T3, T4 and TSH. Sample can be taken at any time but it is better taken in the morning. A total T3 or T4 does not always reflect the metabolically available thyroid hormone in the body as this depends on […]
Thyroid Cancer
What is thyroid cancer? Most of the nodules arising in the thyroid gland are benign and only about 5-10% of those getting medical attention are cancer. A nodule which is cold on scan is suspicious but the majority of cold nodules are benign. When to suspect thyroid cancer? Thyroid nodule in a young < 20 […]