Central neck lymph node removal for early thyroid cancer
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This study compares two ways of removing lymph nodes in the central part of the neck during thyroid cancer surgery. The goal is to see which approach is safer and more effective for patients whose cancer hasn't spread to lymph nodes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have papillary thyroid cancer that has not spread outside the thyroid gland.
- The tumor is less than 4 centimeters across.
- You have not had thyroid surgery before.
- You do not have Hashimoto's disease or a history of neck injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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