What does TSH mean after hemisection of thyroid cancer

TSH refers to thyroid stimulating hormone after hemisection of thyroid cancer. The TSH value after hemisection of thyroid cancer usually refers to the range of TSH measurement values ​​after hemisection of thyroid cancer. The normal range of thyroid stimulating hormone after hemisection of thyroid cancer is 0.5-5mU/L. When it is lower than the normal range, it is necessary to be alert to the possibility of tumor recurrence or metastasis.

1. Tumor recurrence: If thyroid cancer patients do not follow the doctor's advice for postoperative adjuvant treatment, or if the tumor metastasizes or spreads, the tumor may recur and metastasize after hemisection of the thyroid cancer, thereby stimulating TSH secretion and causing a further increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. At this time, thyroid hormone suppression therapy is required. According to the patient's age, heart function, etc., choose appropriate drugs, such as levothyroxine sodium tablets, etc.

2. Tumor metastasis: After hemisection of thyroid cancer, if the patient's tumor has not invaded the surrounding tissues and there is no lymph node metastasis, there may only be local lymph node metastasis. Generally, iodine-131 treatment can be used to shrink the tumor and inhibit tumor growth. After treatment, endocrine therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other comprehensive treatments can be used to further improve the cure rate;

3. Other situations: TSH values ​​after hemisection of thyroid cancer can also assess the patient's sensitivity to thyroid hormones. Some patients may be more sensitive to thyroid-stimulating hormone. If the patient is more sensitive to thyroid hormones, the TSH value may exceed the normal range. At this time, conservative treatment can be performed by taking oral levothyroxine sodium tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

For patients who have undergone hemisection of thyroid cancer, it is recommended that they follow the doctor's advice and go to the hospital's thyroid surgery department for regular follow-up examinations, complete serum calcium, neck ultrasound and other examinations, and understand their own recovery status.