How to treat goiter caused by thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. There are many reasons for goiter, including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, genetic factors, oncogene activation, etc. It is necessary to seek medical attention in time to identify the cause and receive surgical treatment, radionuclide therapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, etc. according to the condition.

1. Antithyroid drugs: such as propylthiouracil, because propylthiouracil and other drugs can inhibit the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to goiter and hypothyroidism. At this time, you need to stop or change antithyroid drugs according to the doctor's advice, and at the same time, appropriately add drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment;

2. Radioactive iodine: If you are exposed to radioactive iodine for a long time in your life, it may also cause damage to the thyroid gland, causing hyperplasia and forming thyroid cancer. At this time, it is necessary to conduct a timely and complete examination and surgically remove the cancerous tissue;

3. Genetic factors: If there is thyroid cancer in the family, it may be passed on to the next generation through genes, causing the children to suffer from thyroid cancer. At this time, surgical treatment and radionuclide therapy can be performed, and at the same time, levothyroxine sodium tablets can be supplemented as prescribed by the doctor;

4. Oncogene activation: If oncogene mutations cause excessive secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, stimulating thyroid hyperplasia, leading to thyroid cancer. At this time, you can follow the doctor's advice to use drugs that inhibit the growth of cancer cells, such as iodine tyrosine kinase, for treatment.

In addition to the above reasons, if the patient is exposed to radiation for a long time, it can also lead to thyroid cancer. It is recommended that patients complete the examination in time and carry out targeted treatment after a clear diagnosis. It is recommended to eat a balanced diet and eat less spicy and irritating foods.