Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma

A patient who was referred to our clinic for a second opinion on management of a small localized papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) asked, “Why should I have surgery to remove my thyroid if it’s such a good cancer?” At the time of diagnosis, her health care practitioner told her she had agood cancer and recommended thyroidectomy. This question directly relates to the work by Davies et al in this issue ofJAMA Otolaryngology –Head& Neck Surgery. However, it is important to first clarify some misconceptions about the experiences of patients with thyroid cancer.
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research