My mother has few lumps in the throat area, which the doctor diagnose typhoid cancer. My mother is about 75 years old. Doctor advise to operate as the cancer cell has not spread. How do I know whether the cancer has not spread and because of her age even though she is healthy, after the operation how do we know whether it will not affect her quality of life which she enjoy now
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Thyroid cancer can be diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound thyroid.  Ultrasound of thyroid gives exact site and location of cancer, and it gives idea whether cancer has spread or not. Treatment and prognosis depends on type and stage of cancer.  However, you should go for surgery.  It is required in all types. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.