How long can a person with medullary thyroid cancer live? What are the factors that affect the survival period of medullary thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a relatively serious cancer in our lives. Many people are afraid of cancer. So do you know how long can you live with medullary thyroid cancer? What are the factors that affect the survival of medullary thyroid cancer?

The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased rapidly in recent years, with the incidence in women being significantly higher than that in men. Patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer aged 20 to 40 years old are depressed and their relatives worry, "How long can I live with this disease?" Strictly speaking, survival time is related to many factors such as disease type, stage, treatment effect and patient psychology.

Generally speaking, thyroid cancer is not terrible. If it is detected early and treated correctly, most thyroid cancer patients before the age of 45 can be cured. Among them, 95% of patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer can survive for a long time.

Specifically

Differentiated thyroid cancer

① Papillary

The most common thyroid cancer is of low grade malignancy and has a 10-year survival rate of 80-95%. With proper treatment, the prognosis is indeed very good.

②Follicular carcinoma

This type accounts for 5.15% of all thyroid cancers, has a better prognosis, less lymph node metastasis, and more common hematogenous metastasis. The 10-year survival rate is 43.85%.

③ Medullary thyroid cancer

Moderately malignant, occurring in the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, with more common lymph node and blood metastases. This type accounts for 5-10% of all thyroid cancers, with a 10-year survival rate of approximately 70%.

Anaplastic thyroid cancer

This type is more common in the elderly, accounting for about 5% of all thyroid cancers. It is highly malignant, develops rapidly, and has a poor prognosis. Undifferentiated carcinoma can be divided into three types: spindle cell type/small cell type/large cell type. The main manifestations are a hard, fixed, unclearly bordered mass in the anterior neck area, accompanied by dysphagia, shortness of breath, hoarseness, and anterior neck pain. The 5-year survival rate is less than 10%.

How long you can survive after thyroid cancer surgery is related to many factors

1. What to eat after thyroid tumor surgery can help improve the body's resistance and improve the efficacy

Experts remind that thyroid cancer patients should eat foods that are high in protein, calories, vitamins, and trace elements. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends taking anti-cancer Chinese medicine to achieve anti-cancer effects at a deeper level, such as the unique Cordyceps sinensis. Modern research has confirmed that Cordyceps sinensis can significantly enhance the phagocytic activity of monocytes, promote antibody formation, enhance human immune function, and has a clear role in inhibiting and killing tumor cells.

The large cordyceps from Tibet and Qinghai Yushu 4200 meters above sea level line, its typical representative is the well-known brand Fulinmen Cordyceps Naqu anti-cancer medicinal value of the medical community, the cordycepin content is high anti-cancer effect is obvious. Eating more cough, cough, soft solid loose knot goods, is of great help to the patient's physical recovery.

2. Maintain a calm mind and actively cooperate with surgical treatment, which will have a positive impact on the survival time after surgery.

Every patient needs to be in a good mood, which is very helpful for recovery. Health preservation also focuses on the health of mental state. Therefore, to overcome thyroid disease, the first thing to do is to avoid bad emotions and maintain a good attitude. Thyroid patients can open their eyes in the morning and think to themselves: "I am in a good mood today" to start each day with a happy mood. You can also do 10 minutes of breathing and relaxation before going to bed. Sit upright and eliminate distracting thoughts. First, take a deep breath as much as possible, and then exhale slowly, little by little. This will calm down the complicated mentality of the day and relax the body.

3. How long a patient can survive after thyroid cancer surgery is also related to the patient's physical function to a certain extent.

Only with good body function and strong immunity can we resist the development of cancer and tolerate various drug treatments. Therefore, it is very important for thyroid cancer patients to improve their immune function and enhance their resistance to thyroid cancer.

4. As long as it is thyroid cancer, the survival period after surgery mainly depends on whether it is treated early.

However, most thyroid cancers are asymptomatic in the early stages and are usually found in the middle or late stages. If the cancer is found during a general survey, it is often early, which is very helpful in improving the patient's survival rate after surgery. Therefore, after the age of 45, if possible, you should have a physical examination 1-2 times a year, and take a chest X-ray each time, which will help detect thyroid cancer early.

5. Whether the treatment method is appropriate, whether the surgery is thorough, and whether the treatment measures are timely

According to the patient's cancer pathological stage and physical condition, timely selection of appropriate surgical treatment can eliminate thyroid cancer and prolong postoperative survival time.