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Yes, it can be treated, This is a case of Follicular carcinoma of thyroid, consult a Surgeon first, get the work up done. It cannot be reduced or treated by medication alone. Surgery is the answer.
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Consult General Surgeon/ Surgical oncologist, Surgery will either be Hemi-thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy depending on intraop findings, follow up may require you to undergo Radioactive Ablation, only if necessary
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The report shows thyroid cancer.It is treatable,it's slow growing.Treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy.Consult a oncologist/surgeon for further management
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Unfortunately the cancer from the thyroid has spread to the glands inside the chest.
This particular cancer with spread needs 4 types of treatment one after the other.
Step 1: Surgery to remove the thyroid
Step 2: Radio Iodine treatment
Step 3: Radiotherapy if step 1+step 2 have not cleared the cancer completely
Step 4: If step 1+ step 2 + step 3 have still not cleared the cancer, then Chemotherapy
All these treatments are available in Bangalore in places like HCG Hospitals.
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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consult oncologist
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Consult Oncologist in person
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Consult oncologist.
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Please consult a oncologist who can clinically evaluate you and with these results decide line of treatment.
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Do consult
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Yes — the histopathology and immunohistochemistry report strongly suggests metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma (thyroid cancer) that has spread to the mediastinal lymph node (the biopsied site).
Key points from the report that confirm this:
• Tumour cells arranged in tubular and follicular pattern (classic for follicular thyroid carcinoma)
• Cells have vesicular nuclei, coarse chromatin, eosinophilic cytoplasm
• Lumen shows colloid (typical of thyroid follicular cells)
• Positive for TTF-1 (score 4/4) and CK7 (score 4/4) — both highly specific markers for thyroid origin
• Negative for lung (Napsin A, Synaptophysin), pancreatic/biliary (CK20, Inhibin), colon (CDX2 not mentioned but CEA negative), neuroendocrine markers — rules out other primary sites
• Impression explicitly states: “Deposits of Follicular Carcinoma – Thyroid”
This is not a primary lung or mediastinal tumour — it is thyroid cancer metastasis to the mediastinal node. Follicular thyroid carcinoma is one of the most treatable types of thyroid cancer, especially when caught at this stage (lymph node metastasis but no mention of distant spread yet).
Next Steps
1. Urgent consultation (within 2–5 days) with a Head & Neck Oncologist / Endocrine Surgeon / Thyroid Cancer Specialist — do not delay.
• Preferred centres in India (especially if in Karnataka/Hyderabad area):
• Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Bangalore) — excellent for thyroid cancer
• Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai) or regional TMC unit
• Narayana Health City (Bangalore)
• Apollo / HCG / Manipal (thyroid oncology unit)
• Yashoda / KIMS (Hyderabad)
2. What the doctor will most likely do next (standard treatment for metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma):
• Total thyroidectomy (removal of entire thyroid gland) + central & lateral neck dissection if needed
• Radioiodine (I-131) ablation therapy — 4–8 weeks after surgery (very effective for follicular type)
• TSH suppression with levothyroxine (high dose to keep TSH
Health Tips
• Do not panic — this is one of the most curable cancers when detected early (lymph node spread but no distant metastasis yet).
• Prepare questions for the oncologist:
• Is this only lymph node metastasis or is there primary tumour in thyroid? (neck USG / thyroid scan needed)
• What stage is this? (likely stage III/IVA — still very treatable)
• Will radioiodine be needed? (almost always yes for follicular type)
• Any need for external radiation or chemo? (rare in follicular thyroid cancer)
• Support her emotionally — early treatment gives excellent outcome.
• Avoid iodine-rich food/supplements until radioiodine is planned (can interfere).
This is highly treatable and often curable — standard treatment (surgery + radioiodine) cures the majority of cases like this.
For urgent help (which thyroid cancer specialist in your city/hospital is best, how to prepare for the first oncology visit, exact questions to ask, what to expect from surgery & radioiodine, emotional support tips for the family, and how to manage anxiety during this phase), please book an online consultation with me — I’ll guide you step-by-step with clear, evidence-based information so you can make the right decisions quickly and feel more in control.
You’re doing the right thing by seeking clarity — let’s get her on the fastest path to recovery together
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TOTALLY FOR SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE ONCOLOGIST
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Follicular carcinoma of thyroid. Prognosis is generally excellent when treated properly.treatment option is -Total thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland).
Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy – Given after surgery in selected cases to destroy any remaining cancer cells.
Lifelong thyroid hormone tablets (thyroxine) after surgery.RAI therapy (if required) is usually given 4–6 weeks after surgery.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Consult to oncologist
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Surgery and radiotherapy
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult ENT surgeon .
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Please consult a specialist - oncologist
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