Can ultrasound help predict lymph node spread in early thyroid cancer?
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses contrast-enhanced ultrasound before surgery to see if it can predict whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes in patients with early-stage papillary thyroid cancer. The goal is to improve treatment planning without unnecessary surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are newly diagnosed with T1N0M0 papillary thyroid cancer (a small, early-stage tumor).
- You have not received any cancer treatment yet, like radiation or chemo.
- You are planning to have surgery (removing part or all of the thyroid) and lymph node removal.
- You are able to have an ultrasound with a contrast dye (no allergies to the dye).
- You do not have severe health conditions that might affect ultrasound results.
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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