Understanding lymph node spread in small thyroid cancers
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how papillary thyroid cancer spreads to lymph nodes. It uses data from your surgery and ultrasound to better understand why some small tumors spread and others don't.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
- You had surgery to remove your thyroid and the lymph nodes in the center of your neck.
- Your tumor was less than 2 cm (about 0.8 inches) across.
- Your surgeon removed at least 3 lymph nodes during the procedure.
- You have the results of a thyroid ultrasound taken before your surgery.
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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