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TSund · 03-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks for being on top of this Lani!!!

Barbara, etc., I am NO expert, but acc. to Brownstein the radioactive iodine and the regular iodine are completely different in their affect and effect.

My GP who originally brought up said that the iodine test is not covered by BCBS insurance, so it's obviously not a test routinely done. Some work has been done on the thyroid issue before, but I think the "regular" iodine issue (if there is indeed a link) is still very much "outside the box" for most dr.'s.

TRS

03-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#13
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Thanks for being on top of this Lani!!! Barbara, etc., I am NO expert, but acc. to Brownstein the radioactive iodine and the regular iodine are completely different in their affect and effect. My GP who originally brought up said that the iodine test is not covered by BCBS insurance, so it's obviously not a test routinely done. Some work has been done on the thyroid issue before, but I think the "regular" iodine issue (if there is indeed a link) is still very much "outside the box" for most dr.'s. TRS __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.