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Ghent University Hospital
De Pintelaan, Ghent, Belgium
Thyroid Cancer Treatment
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Ghent University Hospital
De Pintelaan, Ghent, Belgium
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Thyroid Cancer Treatment at Ghent University Hospital
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What you need to know about Thyroid Cancer Treatment in Ghent
There are several types of treatments available for thyroid cancer. The type of treatment you will undergo depends on the type and stage of thyroid cancer, your preference, and your general health. Quite often, more than one type of treatment is required. The most common types of treatments are surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, external radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and palliative care.
What's the Recovery Time?
After surgery, you will need to rest for several weeks after surgery. Most people are able to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. For any type of therapy, you may need to rest for a few days until you can resume your normal activities.
What's the Success Rate?
Treatment for thyroid cancer is safe and effective. In many cases, it can cure thyroid cancer completely. However, cancer may still come back even after treatment.
All types of thyroid cancer treatment carry some potential risks and side effects, including infection, bleeding, and damage to the parathyroid glands, nausea, neck pain, and swelling.
