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Thyroid Stimulating Hormones

Thyroid stimulating hormones are used to treat thyroid cancer. They are used to detect thyroid cancer and are used along with other agents to destroy cancerous tissue.

Why are thyroid stimulating hormones prescribed?

  1. Hypothyroidism (60%)
  2. Thyroid Cancer (40%)

Key takeaways

Thyroid stimulating hormones are used along with radioiodine to help detect and treat thyroid cancer. These medications work by stimulating your thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones using radioiodine, which helps detect the thyroid cancer or kill the cancerous thyroid cells. Thyroid stimulating hormones come as injections. Examples include Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa). You can discuss with your oncologist about the best option for you.

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Thyquidity

as low as$145
LEVOTHYROXINE treats low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) in your body. It works by replacing a thyroid hormone normally made by the body. Thyroid hormones play an important role in your overall health. They help support metabolism and energy levels.
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Thyrogen

as low as$3,878
THYROTROPIN ALFA helps check your body for the return of thyroid cancer after treatment. It works by measuring the level of a substance in your body (thyroglobulin) that is produced if cancer cells are present. It is also used to help treat thyroid cancer. It works by helping thyroid tissue cells take up radioactive iodine, which slows or stops the spread of cancer cells.
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