MTC treatment primarily involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Surgical Treatment for MTC
The main treatment for Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) is surgery. This usually involves:
- Total Thyroidectomy: A surgeon removes the entire thyroid gland.
- Lymph Node Removal: Depending on scan results and calcitonin levels, the surgeon may also remove some lymph nodes in the neck. The extent of lymph node removal depends on the spread of the cancer.
The amount of surgery needed is determined by the results of scans and blood tests (specifically, the calcitonin level).
