Is TG index still important after hemisection of thyroid cancer

The Tg index is still important after hemisection of thyroid cancer. If the Tg level in the patient's serum is still high after surgery, it indicates that the tumor may recur or metastasize. Hemisection of thyroid cancer is a treatment method for thyroid cancer. Due to different types of thyroid cancer, the scope of surgical resection is also different, so the Tg level is also important.

1. Low-risk type: If the serum Tg level of thyroid cancer patients is still high after surgery, it indicates that thyroid cancer may recur or metastasize. At this time, thyroid ultrasound examination can be combined to further clarify the diagnosis. If low-risk thyroid cancer recurs, patients can consider thyroid surgery again, and at the same time, they can take oral chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin and adriamycin for treatment according to the doctor's advice;

2. Medium- and high-risk types: If the patient's serum Tg level is at a high level, it indicates that thyroid cancer may metastasize. At this time, thyroid radionuclide iodine-131 treatment can be combined. If the treatment effect is not good, total thyroidectomy can be performed to further remove the lesion. After the operation, according to the patient's specific situation, oral chemotherapy drugs such as docetaxel and cisplatin can be taken according to the doctor's advice for further anti-tumor treatment.

Patients with thyroid cancer should also have their thyroid function checked regularly after surgery to understand the thyroid hormone levels, as well as the treatment effects and recovery status after thyroid cancer surgery. For patients who retain their thyroid gland, thyroid function tests should be performed 6-12 months after surgery. If the thyroid hormone levels are found to be lower than normal, long-term oral levothyroxine sodium tablets are required to supplement thyroid hormones and promote the recovery of thyroid cancer.