Is thyroid cancer curable?

The cure rate of thyroid cancer is relatively high. If it is discovered in the early stage and treated promptly, it can generally be clinically cured. If it is in the middle or late stage, the cure rate is relatively low.

1. Situations with a higher cure rate: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from thyroid follicular epithelial cells or parafollicular cells, which is mainly related to factors such as iodine intake and thyroid-stimulating hormone. Patients usually experience symptoms such as neck pain and hoarseness. If it is an undifferentiated cancer, it is a highly malignant thyroid cancer that develops rapidly. It may not be possible to completely remove the lesion through surgical resection. At this time, the patient's 5-year survival rate is relatively low. However, if it is a well-differentiated thyroid cancer such as papillary carcinoma and follicular adenocarcinoma, the lesion can be completely removed through surgical resection in the early stages, and chemotherapy and other auxiliary treatments are also needed after surgery to inhibit the spread of cancer cells, thereby increasing the probability of cure.

2. Situations with low cure rates: For thyroid cancer that has already metastasized to lymph nodes or distant organs, the probability of cure will be reduced because the condition is more serious and there may be residual cancer cells even after active and effective treatment.

It is recommended that patients actively cooperate with doctors for treatment after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer to avoid delaying the disease. At the same time, they should also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoiding excessive tension, which is conducive to promoting recovery from the disease.