Is surgery necessary if thyroid cancer does not progress?

If thyroid cancer does not develop, it does not necessarily require surgical treatment. Whether thyroid cancer requires surgical treatment is usually related to factors such as the stage and pathological type of thyroid cancer. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time for treatment and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Situations where surgery is not required: If the thyroid cancer is in the early stages and is a low-risk type such as papillary or follicular thyroid cancer, the tumor is small, and there is no lymph node metastasis or distant organ metastasis, then surgery is generally not required for the time being. At this time, the patient can be observed through regular checkups and take suppressive treatment with drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets as prescribed by the doctor;

2. Surgery required: If thyroid cancer is already in the middle or late stages and lymph node metastasis or distant organ metastasis has occurred, surgery to remove the lesion is necessary. If timely treatment is not taken, the condition may worsen and may even endanger life and health. For patients with lung metastasis, surgery to remove the lung lesion is also necessary.

In daily life, patients are advised to maintain a good attitude and take more rest. They should eat light and easily digestible food and avoid spicy and irritating food.