Surgery for thyroid cancer with no neck lymph node spread
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This trial studies a type of surgery for papillary thyroid cancer when it appears to be only inside the thyroid and lymph nodes in the central neck look normal. It aims to see whether treating the “central neck” in this way improves outcomes for patients without signs of spread.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- Your main diagnosis is papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)
- Your thyroid tumor is only inside the thyroid, and each tumor is under 4 cm
- Imaging (ultrasound and CT) shows central neck lymph nodes are very small and look normal (no concerning changes)
- There are no signs of spread to side neck lymph nodes or distant organs
- You have never had neck surgery or neck trauma, and you agree to take part
Quick eligibility check
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