What is the reason for thyroid cancer to metastasize to the lungs?

If thyroid cancer metastasizes to the lungs, it generally means that the thyroid cancer has developed to the late stage. At this time, the patient needs timely surgical treatment and auxiliary treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy to control the progression of the disease.

1. Cause: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium and is a common malignant tumor of the endocrine system. If thyroid cancer is not discovered or treated in time, it may lead to further aggravation of the disease and metastasis to distant organs. The lungs are one of the common metastatic sites of thyroid cancer;

2. Symptoms: After a single thyroid cancer metastasis to the lungs, the patient may experience symptoms such as coughing, expectoration, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing. If combined with infection, fever may also occur;

3. Treatment: For patients with single thyroid cancer metastasis to the lungs, it is usually recommended to surgically remove the lesion. After surgery, chemotherapy with drugs such as paclitaxel injection and cisplatin injection is required under the guidance of a doctor based on the results of pathological examination. In addition, targeted drugs such as anlotinib hydrochloride capsules can also be used for treatment according to the doctor's advice;

4. Notes: In daily life, patients are advised to take a rest, avoid overwork and stay up late. Diet should maintain a balanced nutrition, and eat protein-rich foods such as eggs, milk, etc. At the same time, they should maintain a good attitude and avoid emotional excitement or anxiety.