Is the cure rate of thyroid cancer high?

Thyroid cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors at home and abroad. Doctors usually recommend surgical treatment for this disease. However, how effective is the surgical treatment and how likely is the disease to be cured are the deepest questions in patients' minds. So today we will take you to understand, is the cure rate of thyroid cancer high?

When it comes to the cure rate of thyroid cancer, we have to talk about the classification of thyroid cancer. Because the cure rate of each type of thyroid cancer is different, it cannot be generalized. Please take a look with me below;

1. Papillary adenocarcinoma: It accounts for the vast majority of thyroid cancers, about 60 to 70 percent, and is more common in women and those under 40 years old. It is less malignant, progresses slowly, and has a good prognosis. After surgical treatment, more than 90 percent of patients can survive for a long time.

2. Follicular adenocarcinoma: It accounts for 15% to 20% of thyroid cancers. It is more common in middle-aged women, prone to distant metastasis, and has a moderate degree of malignancy. After surgical treatment and long-term use of thyroxine, the cure rate can reach 80%.

3. Medullary carcinoma: It accounts for 5 to 10% of cases. Sometimes, symptoms completely unrelated to the clinical manifestations of the disease may occur, such as diarrhea, facial flushing and sweating, asthma, and headache. This is due to the secretion of bioactive substances by cancer cells. Other manifestations are similar to those of general thyroid cancer. The prognosis is good.

4. Undifferentiated carcinoma: highly malignant, accounting for about 8% of thyroid cancers, mostly occurs in the elderly, with an average age of over 60 years old. It is characterized by a sudden increase in the size of the mass in the front of the neck, and the rapid onset of symptoms such as dyspnea, dysphagia, and hoarseness. The treatment effect is poor and the prognosis is poor.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone understands the cure rate of thyroid cancer. In fact, in the modern society with advanced medical technology, the cure rate of thyroid cancer is still quite high, so patients must actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. I wish all thyroid cancer patients a speedy recovery.