"Has Thyroid Cancer Metastasized in Six Months?"
Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. It is the most common malignant tumor in the head and neck region. Most thyroid cancers originate from follicular epithelial cells and may experience distant metastasis during the course of the disease. The metastasis of thyroid cancer within half a year may be caused by surgical factors, low immune function, radiation exposure, excessive iodine intake, etc. Here are the details:
1. Surgical factors: Surgery is the preferred treatment for thyroid cancer. However, due to the large size of tumors in thyroid cancer patients, tumor cells may metastasize due to incomplete resection during surgery. During neck lymph node dissection, damage to lymphatic vessels may occur, which may also lead to obstruction of lymphatic fluid return, resulting in blood reflux obstruction and local accumulation of blood, forming metastatic lesions. Surgical resection can be performed again under the advice of doctors to eliminate tumor cells in the blood.
2. Low immune function: When the normal immune function of the body is in a normal state, the cancer cells in the human body are in an inhibited state and will not proliferate excessively. However, when the patient's immune function decreases, cancer cells will proliferate rapidly, leading to distant metastasis of cancer cells, which is unfavorable to the patient's health. It is recommended that patients maintain sufficient sleep and exercise moderately to enhance their immune function.
3. Radiation exposure: The thyroid is located in the front of the neck. Frequent exposure to radiation may lead to canceration of the thyroid. In this case, radiation therapy can be performed under the advice of doctors.
4. Excessive iodine: Excessive iodine intake may lead to increased secretion of thyroid hormones, causing proliferation of thyroid epithelial cells and distant metastasis of cancer cells. It is recommended that patients avoid excessive intake of iodine-containing foods. If the treatment effect is not obvious, iodine-131 treatment can be used under the guidance of doctors.
