Can thyroid cancer be cured? What are the common treatments for thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is generally curable, and the survival rate can reach 90% or more for 30 years. However, whether it can be completely cured cannot be generalized. It may be affected by factors such as the pathological type of thyroid cancer. At the same time, the patient's age, gender, and personal physical condition may also be influencing factors. In addition, the choice of treatment method will also change the possibility of cure.

When it comes to thyroid cancer, a malignant tumor, I believe everyone is familiar with it. The disease has always had a high incidence rate in clinical practice, and once it occurs, it will cause many adverse symptoms. Many patients who have been diagnosed are worried that they will not be able to be completely cured, and even fear that their lives will be affected. So can thyroid cancer be cured?

1. Can thyroid cancer be cured?

Thyroid cancer generally has a good prognosis and a high probability of cure, with a 30-year survival rate of 90% or more. However, whether it can be cured varies from person to person and is affected by many factors such as pathological type and condition. Therefore, you should never take it lightly after the onset of the disease. It is best to undergo targeted examinations in a timely manner and actively undergo surgical treatment after determining the type to maximize the chance of cure.

2. Factors that affect the cure of thyroid cancer

1. Disease type

The cure rate of thyroid cancer is closely related to its pathological type. If the examination confirms that it is papillary thyroid cancer or follicular carcinoma, the treatment difficulty is relatively small, the prognosis will be good, and it is easy to achieve effective cure. However, if it is medullary thyroid cancer or undifferentiated cancer with a higher degree of malignancy, the possibility of cure will be affected due to its high malignancy and rapid onset.

2. Personal situation

The patient's own condition, such as age, gender, and physical condition, will have a great impact on the chance of cure. If the patient is young and has a good immune system, it is relatively easy to cure. If the patient is 60 years old or older, or has a poor physical condition, the treatment effect will naturally become very poor.

3. Treatment Methods

The treatment method chosen by thyroid cancer patients will significantly change their chances of cure. If they simply undergo cancer removal surgery, the chance of recurrence is very high. If they can undergo thyroid lobectomy at the same time and use multiple therapies such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy for comprehensive systemic treatment, the prognosis can be improved and the chance of cure will be significantly higher.