How long does it take to follow up after hemisection of thyroid cancer

The follow-up time after hemisection of thyroid cancer is generally 3 months later. Because the recurrence rate after hemisection of thyroid cancer is relatively high, it is recommended that patients follow the doctor's advice for regular follow-up. Hemisection of thyroid cancer is a surgery that removes the entire thyroid gland on one side of the patient at the same time, leaving only one side of the neck lymph nodes, which can avoid the residual tumor cells.

Usually, the recurrence rate after hemisection of thyroid cancer is relatively high, because thyroid cancer itself is highly malignant. Even if the patient's thyroid gland is completely removed, there may be metastasis. Therefore, the thyroid color Doppler ultrasound is usually repeated after 3 months. If there is no metastasis, the review time can be appropriately extended, but patients are advised to follow the doctor's advice for regular review. In daily life, patients who have undergone hemisection of thyroid cancer should pay attention to eating less spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, mustard, etc., pay attention to regular work and rest, keep a happy mood, and exercise moderately to improve their body's resistance.

It is recommended that patients who have undergone hemisection of thyroid cancer should pay attention to monitoring their thyroid function during radionuclide therapy. If the dose of radionuclide therapy exceeds 5-7 days, the dose should be increased according to the doctor's advice. If the patient has abnormal conditions such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, etc., they should be examined and treated in time. In daily life, early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment should be achieved to avoid delaying the disease and affecting the patient's life.