Is it okay to not have surgery for thyroid cancer?

Whether it is okay to not have surgery for thyroid cancer depends on the specific situation. If the patient has early-stage thyroid cancer and there is no metastasis, it usually does not affect the body and no surgery is needed. However, if the patient has mid-to-late stage thyroid cancer and there is distant metastasis, surgical treatment is required.

1. Early thyroid cancer: If the patient has early thyroid cancer, the tumor is small and has not spread or metastasized, surgery is generally not required. Because the condition is relatively mild at this time, it can be cured by taking medication or radioactive iodine-131 treatment;

2. Advanced thyroid cancer: If the patient has advanced thyroid cancer, the tumor is large, and has spread and metastasized, surgery is required. If surgery is not performed in time, the condition may worsen and may even be life-threatening.

It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time after discovering thyroid cancer and choose the appropriate treatment method under the guidance of the doctor. If it is early thyroid cancer, it can be treated by surgical resection. If it is mid-to-late stage thyroid cancer, it needs to be treated with adjuvant treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet and eat foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body. At the same time, we should also pay attention to more rest, ensure adequate sleep time, and avoid staying up late.