What will happen if thyroid cancer is not removed

If thyroid cancer is not removed, the disease may worsen and cause other complications. In severe cases, cervical lymph node metastasis and even distant metastasis may occur, which will have a serious impact on physical health.

1. Exacerbation of the disease: If you have thyroid cancer, you can usually take surgical resection to treat it, which can achieve a better treatment effect. If you do not perform surgical resection, it is likely to cause further aggravation of the disease, such as cervical lymph node metastasis or lung metastasis, which will have a serious impact on your health;

2. Metastasis of cervical lymph nodes: Failure to remove thyroid cancer may cause cancer cells to spread or metastasize, which may lead to involvement of cervical lymph nodes and cause swollen lymph nodes;

3. Distant metastasis: If thyroid cancer is not removed, it may metastasize to distant places, such as the lungs, which can cause coughing or expectoration, chest tightness, chest pain, and in severe cases, dyspnea and dysphagia. If it metastasizes to the liver, it can also cause pain in the liver area or jaundice, and even liver failure.

4. Other complications: If thyroid cancer is not removed during surgery, it may lead to hypothyroidism, which can induce myxedema, and also cause hoarseness and facial swelling, which will have a serious impact on physical health.

Thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor of the endocrine system. If it can be detected early, it needs to be surgically removed as soon as possible, or radical surgery can be chosen to control the disease. You should also pay attention to adjusting your lifestyle, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and have regular checkups.