What is the treatment for thyroid cancer?
Patient: Hi,  my daugher age 47 had thyroid cancer and everything removed in Feb. 2013.  Went yesterday and had a follow up ultra sound, and they found a nodule on left side.  They are calling this Metastatic Disease, so they will do a needle biospy next Wednesday.  I am so worried, for she has 3 little boys that need her so.  Two of her boys are special needs, so they need there mommy.  Praying that this is going to be all good.    Thank you for your time, Kathleen Doctor: You have not mentioned the type of thyroid cancer. Well differentiated papillary, follicular or anaplastic or medullary?Where is the nodule located on relapse now. Thyroid bed or lungs etc?Was the earlier surgery a total thyroidectomy? Was it followed by radioactive iodine ablation therapy?To give you a clear answer I need to know the details.