Total Thyroidectomy
For papillary and follicular thyroid cancer > 1cm.
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer — Surgical Treatment in Bradenton
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy — with excellent prognosis when treated appropriately. Dr. Toomey performs total or partial thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer.
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- !Thyroid nodule on exam or imaging
- !Rapid nodule growth
- !Voice changes or hoarseness
- !Neck lymph node enlargement
- !Difficulty swallowing
What Causes This?
- •Radiation exposure (especially childhood)
- •Family history of thyroid cancer or MEN syndrome
- •Female sex, age 25–65
Treatment Approaches
Hemithyroidectomy
For low-risk papillary cancers < 1cm — avoids lifelong thyroid medication in some patients.
Radioiodine Ablation
Coordinated with endocrinology post-operatively for appropriate cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is thyroid cancer curable?▾
Differentiated thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular) has an excellent prognosis — 10-year survival > 95% for most patients.
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