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Papillary carcinoma thyroid After removal of thyroid gland, it's there any chance that the disease may relapse?
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Dear lybrate-user, please get a RAI (radioiodine scan) done.6 weeks after surgery. Do not start thyroid medications. Hopefully all lymph nodes are cleared. Regards.
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Papillary carcinoma is one of the well curable cancers known. It is a slow growing tumor and complete resection will give a good chance of cure. However Due to long life expectancy there is a 35%chance of relapse over 40years after the surgery.
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