Does hemisection of the thyroid cancer require lifelong medication?

Hemisection of thyroid cancer generally refers to hemisection of thyroid cancer. Most patients need to take medication for life after hemisection of thyroid cancer, which is beneficial to prevent the recurrence of thyroid cancer. However, the specific medication used is related to the recovery after hemisection of thyroid cancer and the side effects of the medication, which varies from person to person.

1. Recovery: Hemisection of thyroid cancer is to remove one lobe of the patient's gland and keep the contralateral lobe. This operation requires the removal of one lobe of the patient's gland, so the surgical trauma is large and the postoperative recovery is slow. If the patient recovers well after the operation, the patient can basically live a normal life after the hemisection. If the patient recovers poorly after the operation, he may need to take medication for a long time;

2. Side effects of drugs: After hemisection of thyroid cancer, patients may need to take levothyroxine sodium tablets for a long time to maintain the body's thyroid hormone levels due to their condition. If patients take too much or too little medication, it may cause endocrine dysfunction, drug-induced hyperthyroidism, or osteoporosis and other complications. At this time, it is necessary to adjust the dosage according to the results of thyroid function tests, and take propylthiouracil tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Surgery: Hemisection of thyroid cancer is performed on the patient's neck. The incision is relatively small and the surgery is relatively safe. However, due to the special location of the thyroid gland and the surrounding organs such as the trachea and esophagus, the surgery may damage the trachea and esophagus, causing complications to related organs. If the trachea and esophagus are damaged during the operation, it may cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing and hoarseness. Generally, it is necessary to install a tracheal tube or replenish fluids through intravenous infusion. If the esophagus is damaged, it can be repaired through gastroscopy;

4. Other situations: If the patient does not keep warm in his daily life after surgery, the neck may get cold, which may cause a cold. If the patient's mood fluctuates greatly, it may also cause vasoconstriction, resulting in insufficient blood supply and causing recurrence of thyroid cancer.