Patient's question:
My wife has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer for 2 years and it has already spread to the lymph nodes this year. After undergoing surgery at the hospital, the doctor realized that they had missed treating a lymphoma. How should thyroid cancer be treated?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) combined with conventional treatment is the primary approach for cancer diagnosis and treatment in modern clinical practice. After surgery, TCM can help stabilize the treatment and prevent recurrence or complications. However, it is not as simple as prescribing any herbal formula. TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, requiring a comprehensive analysis based on the patient's condition, symptoms, tongue coating, pulse, and other factors to determine the most suitable herbal formula. Therefore, my advice is to consult a TCM practitioner with experience in treating tumors, who can provide a detailed analysis before prescribing the herbs, ensuring greater accuracy.For patients with thyroid cancer undergoing treatment, their dietary habits and care are also very important. A light diet should be maintained to avoid unnecessary harm.