Can't thyroid cancer be treated with CT scan?

Patients with thyroid cancer can undergo CT scans, but they need to choose the right examination method to help improve the diagnosis rate. CT scans have radiation, so they cannot be performed for a long time. Patients with thyroid cancer also need to adjust their lifestyle and have regular checkups.

1. Choose the appropriate examination method: Patients with thyroid cancer need to undergo CT scans, which can be divided into enhanced CT, plain CT, PET-CT, or ordinary plain CT, enhanced CT, etc. However, it is recommended that patients first undergo enhanced CT or plain CT to clarify the nature of the lesion and whether there is lymph node metastasis, so as to better choose subsequent treatment methods;

2. Pay attention to controlling the radiation dose: It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer minimize the radiation to the lesion site. If a CT scan is necessary, it is recommended to choose a CT scan with a smaller radiation dose. For example, ordinary plain scans can be performed using mobile phones, computers and other electronic products, but it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling the examination time;

3. Adjust your lifestyle: Before undergoing a CT scan, patients with thyroid cancer should avoid staying up late, overwork, etc., ensure adequate sleep, and pay attention to a regular diet. Before the examination, avoid wearing metal accessories such as hairpins, earrings, necklaces, etc., so as not to affect the test results and the doctor's judgment of the disease;.

4. Regular follow-up: It is recommended that thyroid cancer patients go to the hospital for regular follow-up to understand the progression of the disease so that doctors can adjust treatment plans in a timely manner based on their condition.

For thyroid cancer patients, radionuclide therapy or endocrine therapy is required after surgery to help reduce the possibility of recurrence of thyroid cancer. At the same time, you should also pay attention to regulating your mood, avoiding excessive stress and excessive tension, and maintaining a happy mood is conducive to disease recovery.