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Suggest Treatment For Papillary Carcinoma
Hello I am a 53 year old woman recently suspected of having papillary Carcenoma. Based on the suspicion my Endocronologist suggests I go for total thyroidectomy. Is that the normal and only solution? Removing the thyroid totally is what worries me. Please advise.
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic.
It should not worry you since this is done for decades and there are no significant consequences because thyroid hormones are replaced with hormonal supplements and it works normally. Carcinoma of thyroid is serious disease and anything but total thyroidectomy would be too risky for tumor recurrence.
I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
It should not worry you since this is done for decades and there are no significant consequences because thyroid hormones are replaced with hormonal supplements and it works normally. Carcinoma of thyroid is serious disease and anything but total thyroidectomy would be too risky for tumor recurrence.
I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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