Can thyroid cancer be treated without surgery?

It is not good to not have surgery for thyroid cancer, because there is no surgical method for thyroid cancer removal. If the patient does not undergo surgical treatment, it may cause the tumor to metastasize and spread, thus endangering life. It is recommended that patients undergo surgical removal in a timely manner after diagnosis. In addition to surgical treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy and other methods can also be used for treatment, which is conducive to improving the quality of life and prolonging survival.

1. Chemotherapy: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor. After surgical resection, if lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis occurs, chemotherapy is still needed as an auxiliary treatment to prevent the spread of cancer cells.

2. Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy is also a common treatment method. It can kill cancer cells through high-energy rays to control the disease. It can also inhibit the spread and metastasis of cancer cells and improve the patient's quality of life.

3. Targeted drug therapy: Thyroid cancer patients can also receive targeted drug therapy under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly used drugs include rituximab injection and cetuximab injection, which can improve the quality of life.

4. Immunotherapy: Patients can also undergo immunotherapy under the guidance of a doctor, which can improve their own immunity and resist cancer cells in the body, thereby achieving the effect of treatment.

Patients also need to strengthen their daily life management, pay attention to rest, and keep a happy mood. They can do some aerobic exercise, such as swimming, playing badminton, etc., to enhance their physical fitness. At the same time, they also need to pay attention to their diet. They can eat more nutritious foods, such as fish, chicken, apples, bananas, etc., which are conducive to recovery.