Patient's question:
Relatives have felt hoarse in their voices these past few days, and it seems they are having difficulty swallowing during dinner. Occasionally, they experience shortness of breath, feel extremely weak all over, and are in immense pain, to the point of wanting to die. They say it's better to just end it all like this. I was heartbroken when I heard this. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said it was thyroid cancer. So, will surgery be required?Doctor's answer:
Surgical treatment is often a must for the treatment of undifferentiated thyroid cancer. Surgery can remove local inflammation and as much damaged tissue as possible. However, surgical removal only addresses the local inflammation and cannot completely eliminate microscopic cancer cells remaining in the blood or body, which may easily lead to postoperative complications. Therefore, after surgery for undifferentiated thyroid cancer, stable treatment should be provided fully based on the specific conditions of the patient. In addition to treating thyroid cancer, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a positive mood at all times to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.