Is thyroid cancer treatment radiotherapy?

Thyroid cancer treatment generally refers to thyroid cancer patients undergoing radioactive iodine therapy, which is not radiotherapy. Radioactive iodine therapy is a treatment method that uses the radiation of radioactive iodine to kill tumor cells.

Radioactive iodine therapy is a form of endocrine therapy. It is mainly injected into the body by oral or intravenous injection, and then the rays it produces are used to kill tumor cells, thereby achieving the purpose of treating the disease. Radioactive iodine therapy is mainly used for postoperative adjuvant treatment of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, which can effectively prevent and reduce the recurrence rate. For patients with differentiated thyroid cancer in the late stage that cannot be surgically removed, radioactive iodine therapy can also be used for palliative treatment.

Radioactive iodine therapy may cause some adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc. A comprehensive evaluation is required before radioactive iodine therapy, and the indications and contraindications must be strictly followed. At the same time, thyroid function and imaging examinations should be reviewed regularly during treatment to promptly detect and deal with possible complications.

Radioactive iodine therapy is an effective treatment method that can help patients control the progression of the disease and improve their quality of life. However, the specific treatment method needs to be determined according to the patient's specific situation and should be selected and implemented under the guidance of a doctor.