How many years can a person with thyroid cancer live? Does thyroid cancer affect life expectancy?

Thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor with a relatively good prognosis. Generally, if it is discovered early and treated promptly, the patient will survive longer. If it is already in the middle or late stage when it is discovered, the patient's survival time will be relatively short.

1. Early stage: The early symptoms of thyroid cancer are not obvious. Most patients have no symptoms. They often seek medical attention when they find a lump in the neck or feel swollen lymph nodes in the neck during a physical examination. At this time, the tumor is small and has not metastasized. Surgical removal generally does not affect the patient's life span. Patients are advised to undergo regular thyroid color Doppler ultrasound examinations to help early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment;

2. Mid-stage: When thyroid cancer develops to the mid-stage, local compression symptoms may occur, such as difficulty swallowing and breathing. At this time, the tumor is large and may be accompanied by distant metastasis. If not treated in time, the patient's survival time will be shortened. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor's advice for surgical treatment in a timely manner, and cooperate with adjuvant treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy;

3. Late stage: If thyroid cancer develops to the late stage, the condition is more serious and usually metastases to distant sites. As cancer cells spread to other organs, body functions decline, so the patient's survival time will also be shortened. It is recommended that patients actively cooperate with doctors for radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatment measures, and pay attention to maintaining a good attitude;

4. Other situations: If thyroid cancer is combined with hyperthyroidism, it will lead to faster metabolism of the body, causing symptoms such as palpitations and sweating. At this time, you need to follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as propylthiouracil tablets for treatment. If thyroid cancer is combined with hypothyroidism, it will lead to slower metabolism of the body, causing symptoms such as fatigue and drowsiness. At this time, you can follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment.

In daily life, we should pay attention to developing good living habits, avoid staying up late and overwork. The diet should be light, and spicy and irritating foods should be avoided.