36 Thyroid Cancer Treatment Doctors available in India

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

The treatment for cancers associated with the thyroid gland is Thyroid cancer treatment. Thyroid cancer can be of the following types based on the location of the thyroid cancer, they are:

1. Papillary and Follicular thyroid cancer- Cancer arises from follicular cells
2. Medullary thyroid cancer- Cancer begins in thyroid C cells
3. Anaplastic thyroid cancer- This is a rare and rapidly growing cancer 
4. Thyroid lymphoma-Thyroid cancer that begins in the immune system cells in the thyroid

What are the types of treatments available for Thyroid Cancer?

Few of the treatment approaches for Thyroid cancer are:

1. External Beam Radiation therapy
2. Radioactive Iodine
3. Chemotherapy
4. Alcohol Ablation
5. Thyroid Surgery: Lobectomy, Near-total thyroidectomy, Total Thyroidectomy

Who are the best surgeons/doctors to perform Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

A certified and trained Surgical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist and an Oncology specialist who is well experienced in performing Thyroid Surgery Treatment can perform this therapy.

What is the cost of Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

Minimum cost for Thyroid Cancer Treatment in India starts from Rs. 95,000

Average expenses for Thyroid Cancer Treatment in India is approximately Rs. 2,00,000

Maximum amount to be paid for Thyroid Cancer Treatment in India rises up to Rs.3,74,000

Cost of Thyroid Cancer Treatment depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. Stage of the thyroid cancer
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of Hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Is Thyroid Cancer Treatment a major surgery or minor surgery?

Thyroid Cancer Treatment can be either a major or minor procedure depending on the patient's medical condition and the stage of thyroid cancer to be treated

What are the risks and complications associated with Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

Risks and Complications associated with Thyroid Cancer Treatment are:

1. Damage to the voice box
2. Permanent hoarseness of voice
3. Calcium level imbalance after the removal of thyroid and parathyroid surgery
4. Cancer metastasis to the lungs, bones, or other parts of the body

How long does it take to complete Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

Thyroid cancer treatment may take almost 2-4 months to complete and sometimes it may take less or more than the usual time depending on the number of treatment cycles, condition of the patient, type of cancer, and type of drugs used.

What is the recovery time for Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

Individuals who undergo Thyroid Cancer Treatment may take 2-4 months to recover and would require life long thyroid medications and other lifestyle changes.

What is the success rate of Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

The success rate of Thyroid Cancer Treatment depends on the following factors: 

1. Age of the patient
2. The medical condition of the patient
3. Number of treatment cycles
4. Type of thyroid cancer
5. Type of chemotherapy drugs used

However, the success rate of Thyroid Cancer Treatment maybe 60-90%.

Is Thyroid Cancer Treatment  Permanent?

Thyroid cancer treatment is a permanent procedure as it involves the destruction or removal of cancerous thyroid tissue based on the stage and type of treatment approach.

What are the long-term results of Thyroid Cancer Treatment?

Few of the long term results of Thyroid cancer treatment are:

1. Reduces the reoccurrence of cancer
2. Stops the spread of cancer to surrounding cells
3. Hearing loss
4. Hair loss

Can Thyroid Cancer Treatment be detected in the future?

Depending on the stage and type of treatment approach used for the treatment of Thyroid cancer, thyroid cancer treatment may or may not be detected in the future.