Thyroid cancer is generally treatable, and the choice of treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer.
A personalized thyroid cancer treatment plan is based on cancer type, stage, and overall health. Your medical team may include endocrinologists, surgeons, oncologists, and radiation specialists.
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- What are the primary goals of the treatment plan?
- How will the treatment plan be tailored to my specific needs?
A treatment plan may include one or more of the following:
- Surgery: To remove part or all of the thyroid gland.
- Radioactive iodine therapy: To destroy any remaining thyroid tissue.
- Thyroid hormone therapy: To replace hormones and suppress cancer growth.
- External beam radiation therapy: To target cancer cells with radiation.
- Chemotherapy: For advanced or aggressive cancers.
- Targeted drug therapy: To target specific cancer cell characteristics.
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