Lateral neck lymph node surgery for thyroid cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical procedure to remove cancer-affected lymph nodes on the side of the neck in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for those with confirmed or suspected spread to these nodes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have thyroid cancer that has spread to lymph nodes on the side of your neck, found by exam, imaging, or during surgery.
- A needle biopsy has confirmed or strongly suggests cancer in those lymph nodes (based on Bethesda criteria).
- Your surgeon recommends removing these lymph nodes due to suspected or confirmed spread.
- You may or may not need removal of the thyroid gland or central neck lymph nodes at the same time.
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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