Predicting lymph node spread in medullary thyroid cancer
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This study looks at tissue samples from people who had surgery for medullary thyroid cancer to see if certain features can predict whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. This could help doctors better plan treatment and avoid unnecessary surgeries in the future.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery to remove your thyroid gland (thyroidectomy) to treat medullary thyroid cancer.
- Your surgery included removing some lymph nodes in the neck (central or lateral neck dissection).
- Your medullary thyroid cancer is sporadic, meaning it's not caused by an inherited gene change.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are willing to allow your medical records and tissue samples to be used for this study.
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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