New research casts doubt on a cornerstone of thyroid cancer treatment
For decades, radiation has been a cornerstone of thyroid cancer care. But it may soon be phased out entirely for many thyroid tumors as emerging research casts doubt on whether it benefits patients.
A study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that surgery alone might be sufficient to cure the lowest risk thyroid cancers, and that follow-up treatment with radioactive iodine offers no additional benefit for these patients.
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