What is the cause of stump metastasis after hemisection of thyroid cancer

If a thyroid cancer patient has stump metastasis after hemisection of the thyroid cancer, it may be a surgical residue or the cancer cells may have metastasized. Generally, a full-body examination is required to identify the specific cause and take appropriate treatment measures based on the cause.

1. Surgical residual: After the thyroid cancer patient has undergone hemisection, the residual metastasis may occur. It may be that the tumor was not completely removed during the operation, resulting in some tumor tissue remaining. If the number of metastases is small and the patient has no obvious symptoms, regular check-ups can be performed according to the doctor's advice. If there is a lot of residual tissue and it causes compression symptoms, another surgery can be performed under the guidance of a doctor to remove the residual tissue;

2. Cancer cell metastasis: After a thyroid cancer patient has undergone a hemisection of the thyroid cancer, the stump may metastasize, which may also be caused by the metastasis of cancer cells through other parts. If the number of metastases is large and invades organs or tissues, the patient may experience symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss. According to the patient's specific situation, comprehensive treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to inhibit the continued spread of cancer cells and prolong survival;

3. Radiation damage: If the doctor does not completely remove the thyroid gland during surgery, or if the thyroid tissue is retained after surgery, the local radiation may cause the thyroid cancer stump to metastasize. At this time, the doctor will recommend that the patient cooperate with the doctor to undergo radiotherapy again to control the disease;

4. Other reasons: After a thyroid cancer patient has undergone hemisection of the thyroid cancer, if they have tumors in other parts of the body, such as liver cancer, the primary lesion of thyroid cancer may also metastasize. At this time, treatment should be targeted at the primary lesion to control the progression of the disease.