What are the consequences of recurrence after hemisection of thyroid cancer

Hemisection of thyroid cancer refers to hemisection of thyroid cancer. Recurrence of thyroid cancer after hemisection may cause hypothyroidism, lymph node metastasis, lung metastasis, brain metastasis and other consequences. Thyroid cancer is a common endocrine tumor in clinical practice, and most of them are well-differentiated thyroid tumors.

1. Hypothyroidism: If the patient takes Euthyrox after surgery and the dosage is large, it will lead to drug-induced hypothyroidism. The body cannot synthesize sufficient thyroid hormones, which will promote the growth of cancer cells and lead to tumor recurrence and metastasis.

2. Lymph node metastasis: Lymph node metastasis occurs after hemisection of thyroid cancer, which can invade the surrounding lymph nodes through the lymphatic circulation, resulting in swollen lymph nodes, which may also be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and fatigue;

3. Lung metastasis: If lung metastasis occurs after hemisection of thyroid cancer, it can stimulate the production of local inflammatory factors, resulting in symptoms such as coughing, sputum, chest tightness, and shortness of breath;

4. Brain metastasis: If brain metastasis occurs after hemisection of thyroid cancer, it may compress the brain nerves, causing symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision.

Even if a patient has a recurrence after hemisection of the thyroid cancer, there may not be a large tumor burden, which generally does not affect the patient's life. However, due to the hereditary nature of thyroid cancer, it may cause thyroid cancer in the next generation. If a patient has a recurrence after hemisection of the thyroid cancer, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and adopt a combined treatment plan such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy according to the specific situation. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, which will help improve the quality of life.