Can I have a kidney transplant if my thyroid cancer is partially removed and there is no recurrence?

Whether a thyroid cancer patient can undergo a kidney transplant if hemisection of the thyroid cancer does not recur needs to be analyzed based on the specific situation. It is recommended that the patient make a judgment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid affecting the effect of the transplant.

1. Yes: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. There are generally no obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease, but as the disease progresses, patients may experience neck lumps, dyspnea, hoarseness, and other symptoms. If a thyroid cancer patient undergoes hemisection of the thyroid cancer and lymph node metastasis or residual lesions are found, and the thyroid cancer recurs, a kidney transplant can be performed under the guidance of a doctor. The survival period after surgery is longer, the recurrence rate is lower, and it generally does not affect the effect of the transplant;

2. No: If the patient has no recurrence after hemisection of thyroid cancer, and no lymph node metastasis or residual lesions are found after surgery, and no recurrence of lesions is found, kidney transplantation cannot be performed in this case. Because the body has not fully recovered at this time, kidney transplantation may increase the burden on the body and aggravate the disease.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer follow the doctor's advice for follow-up examinations after surgery. The disease status can be clarified through thyroid ultrasound, thyroglobulin test, serum calcium test, etc. At the same time, pay attention to rest, do not stay up late, pay attention to a light diet, and eat more high-protein foods, such as eggs, milk, etc.