Tightness in the throat, difficulty swallowing and hoarse voice may indicate a serious condition, thyroid cancer. In most cases, this serious disease produces symptoms only when it reaches an advanced stage. Sometimes other people report the existence of a swelling in the neck area, which the patient does not notice. Nodules, palpable, can be malignant. That is why the patient must go to an endocrinology consultation as soon as possible, for a definite diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Thyroid cancer can be treated and cured if detected early. That is why periodic visits to the doctor are indicated for screening investigations. Thyroid ultrasound it can indicate the existence of benign or malignant nodules, even in the absence of symptoms. Thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive, risk-free imaging investigation that uses ultrasound to show the structure of this gland on the screen. The patient feels comfortable, and the doctor observes the thyroid in detail and can diagnose various thyroid conditions in this way.
The final diagnosis is established following imaging and laboratory investigations. The doctor then creates a treatment plan, depending on the particularities of each case. Endocrine surgery is the first treatment option. The doctor can remove the entire thyroid gland or just the part affected by cancer by thyroidectomy, a delicate intervention due to the close anatomical relationships of the area and which must be performed by surgeons experienced in this technique.
In the case of a cancer in which malignant cells are more similar to normal ones (papillary, follicular or Hurthle cell cancer), a situation in which it is less aggressive, the doctor may also recommend iodotherapy. This modern method consists of taking a pill with radioactive iodine orally, which destroys the thyroid tissues left after the operation.
The prognosis for patients treated for thyroid cancer is, in most cases, very good, especially if the disease is detected early. Regular screening is the best way to detect cancer in time and treat it effectively, quickly and with a reduced risk of recurrence.
The SANADOR Oncological Center provides patients with the best options for the integrated management of thyroid cancer, from proper diagnosis to endocrine surgery and iodine therapy. Radioiodine treatment is carried out in a specially designed space, in Isotopic Therapy Department of the SANADOR Oncological Center, the first specialized department in the Romanian private medical system. It benefits from special isolation conditions and well-trained medical personnel, so that treatments are administered in complete safety and comfort, in accordance with international therapeutic protocols. Patients are housed in rooms that have walls, doors and ceilings lined with lead for protection against radiation.
2023-09-20 13:17:46
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