How long does it take for the incision to heal after thyroid cancer surgery

The incision from thyroid cancer surgery usually heals in 1-2 weeks, but the exact time varies from person to person. Because everyone has different physiques and wound healing abilities, the recovery time will also vary.

Thyroid cancer is one of the common malignant tumors. Early patients usually have no obvious symptoms. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as neck lumps, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing may occur. If the patient's condition is more serious, surgical resection is required to treat it, which can remove the lesion tissue and control the progression of the disease. After the operation, there will be local wounds. During this period, you should pay attention to rest more, avoid strenuous exercise and excessive fatigue. If the individual's physique is good and the care is proper, the wound site has a strong healing ability, and it may take about 1 week to heal. However, if the individual's physique is poor and the postoperative care is not paid attention to, resulting in infection in the wound site, the recovery time will be relatively longer, and it may take about 2 weeks to heal.

After the operation, you should keep the incision clean and dry, and avoid getting it wet or touching it with your hands for a short period of time. In addition, you should also pay attention to a reasonable diet and eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body.