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Source: Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer / Treatment Options for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

If the disease is localized, which is rare, total thyroidectomy is warranted to reduce symptoms caused by the tumor mass.[2,3] Tracheostomy is frequently necessary.

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PubMed 657091 · Original source
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