Two Onc Docs Thyroid Cancer
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May 15, 2023 Explore the crucial steps in diagnosing thyroid cancer, staging, and treatments. Learn about the challenges of refractory thyroid cancer and targeted systemic therapies. Discover treatment options for anoplastic thyroid cancer and the significance of clinical trials. Delve into medullary thyroid cancer and targeted therapies for different cancer types.
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Initial Workup for Thyroid Cancer
- Use ultrasound-guided FNA to diagnose thyroid cancer and involved lymph nodes.
- Avoid contrast CT scans to preserve radioactive iodine treatment efficacy.
Age Affects Thyroid Cancer Staging
- Thyroid cancer staging depends on age, unlike most cancers.
- Patients under 55 have limited stage range; anaplastic cancer is always stage IV due to aggressiveness.
Types and Risks of Thyroid Cancer
- Differentiated thyroid cancers arise from follicular cells and make up 95% of cases.
- Risk factors include radiation exposure, familial syndromes such as MEN and FAP.