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Papillary thyroid carcinoma
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My wife was tested with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Now thyroid has been removed via surgery.
Radio Iodin scan test has been done in which 2 small cells are found .
Doctor has advice for Radio Iodin Therapy .
After Radio Iodin Therapy will it be clear.
And is there a chance where it will come back.
Report has been attached .
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Please attach reports if what surgery has been done. Actually radio iodine therapy can be given upto 5 sessions. Becoz this is early stage there is very less chance of it coming back. Once see your surgical oncologist for opinion regarding remnant thyroid tissue.
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