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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis and treatment options depend on the following:
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The age of the patient at the time of diagnosis.
The type of thyroid cancer.
The stage of the cancer.
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Whether the cancer was completely removed by surgery.
Whether the patient has multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B).
The patient's general health.
Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).
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