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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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Diagnosis Average time to hypothyroidism with Sx+RT-6 monthsRT alone-1-3 years All patients should be tested <strong>for</strong> hypothyroidism priorto start <strong>of</strong> treatment, if suspected Post treatment, the first test should be per<strong>for</strong>med between3-6 months and six monthly after that <strong>for</strong> the first twoyears Most hypothyroidism will be detected within the first 2years after treatment<strong>Treatment</strong>Supplementation with Thyroxine guided by TSH levels istreatment <strong>of</strong> choice.<strong>Treatment</strong> Algorithm225

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