Can thyroid cancer be treated without surgery?

Whether thyroid cancer can be treated without surgery depends on the specific situation of the patient. If thyroid cancer is in the early stage and has not metastasized, surgery is generally not required. However, if thyroid cancer has developed to the middle or late stage, surgery is required.

1. Early stage: For patients with early stage thyroid cancer, the tumor is usually small and has not spread or metastasized. At this time, conservative treatment can be used to improve the condition, such as using radioactive iodine-131 treatment as prescribed by the doctor. However, during the treatment period, you should go to the hospital for regular checkups and maintain a good attitude;

2. Middle and late stages: If thyroid cancer has developed to the middle and late stages, with local lymph node enlargement or distant organ metastasis, timely surgical removal of the lesion is necessary to improve the condition. After surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other adjuvant treatments are also needed to inhibit the spread and metastasis of cancer cells, thereby prolonging the patient's survival time.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer go to the hospital in time after discovering the disease and choose the appropriate treatment method under the guidance of the doctor. In addition, in daily life, you should pay attention to a reasonable diet and eat more foods rich in vitamins, such as apples, bananas, spinach, etc. At the same time, you can also exercise appropriately, which is conducive to enhancing the body's resistance.