by Dr Sandeep Nayak | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare form of thyroid cancer that starts in the C cells of the thyroid gland, the cells that make calcitonin, rather than the follicular cells behind most other thyroid cancers. It makes up only 3 to 4 percent of all thyroid cancer...
by Dr Sandeep Nayak | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog
To prevent low calcium after thyroid, parathyroid, or neck surgery, the most important step is to follow your surgeon’s supplementation plan exactly. That usually means calcium and active vitamin D tablets started the day before surgery or right after, then...
by Dr Sandeep Nayak | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
Teens can fully recover from thyroid cancer. It has a highly favourable prognosis in adolescents, with a long-term survival rate exceeding 95%. While teen cases often present at slightly more advanced stages or have higher recurrence rates than adults, the disease is...
by Dr Sandeep Nayak | Jun 19, 2026 | Blog
Levothyroxine starts working immediately, but the full effect takes about 4 to 8 weeks. That’s how long the body needs to settle into steady hormone levels. Most patients feel a little better within the first two to three weeks. The proper check, though, is the...
by Dr Sandeep Nayak | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
When thyroid cancer treatment involves radioactive iodine therapy, diet becomes a direct part of the treatment plan. Not a side note. Not optional. A low-iodine diet in the weeks before the procedure helps the body absorb radioactive iodine as effectively as possible,...
