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Treatment of Stages I, II, and III Papillary and Follicular Thyroid Cancer (Localized/Regional)
Source: Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment of stage I (younger than 55 years; 55 years and older), stage II (younger than 55 years; 55 years and older), and stage III papillary and follicular thyroid cancer may include the following:
Surgery (thyroidectomy or lobectomy).
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Radioactive iodine therapy.
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Hormone therapy to prevent the body from making thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
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External radiation therapy.
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