
Everything to know about thyroid cancer surgery
Thyroid cancer surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland to treat cancerous growths. It is the primary treatment for most thyroid cancers. Thyroid cancer develops when cells in the thyroid gland grow abnormally and form tumors. These cancers range from slow-growing, highly curable varieties to rare, aggressive forms. Treatment almost always involves surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland, with the specific approach determined by cancer type, size, and location.