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Thyroid Cancer: Understanding Types, Radioactive Iodine Therapy, and Thyroidectomy

Thyroid Cancer: Understanding Types, Radioactive Iodine Therapy, and Thyroidectomy

Thyroid cancer is highly treatable, with most patients living normal lives. Learn about the main types-papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic-and how radioactive iodine therapy and thyroidectomy are used to treat them. Understand when treatment is necessary and what to expect after surgery.

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