Is it okay not to have a follow-up check for thyroid cancer?

Whether it is okay for thyroid cancer patients not to undergo reexamination needs to be determined based on the specific situation. If the patient's condition is stable and has not recurred, reexamination is generally not required, but if the patient relapses, reexamination is required in a timely manner.

1. Stable condition: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor. There are usually no obvious symptoms in the early stage. As the disease progresses, it may cause a lump in the neck, accompanied by pain, difficulty swallowing and other symptoms. If the patient actively cooperates with the doctor's treatment after the operation, has a strong immune system, recovers well, and does not relapse, then there is generally no need for a reexamination;

2. Recurrence: If the patient does not take good care of himself after the operation, or has poor immunity, and recurrence occurs after the operation, he needs to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time. Color Doppler ultrasound examination can observe whether there is a lump in the thyroid gland, and can also understand the size and location of the lump. At the same time, it is also necessary to cooperate with pathological examination, blood routine examination and other methods for auxiliary diagnosis to clarify whether there is a recurrence. If it is confirmed to be a recurrence, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to undergo surgical resection again, and it is also necessary to cooperate with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods for auxiliary treatment;.

3. Others: If the patient is weak and has poor resistance after the operation, he/she needs to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Because the patient's immunity is low at this time, if the check-up is not timely, the disease may worsen.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer maintain a good attitude, eat a light diet, and avoid spicy foods. In addition, they should also pay attention to getting more rest, get enough sleep, and try to avoid staying up late.