ASK A DOCTOR: HOW DOES THYROID CANCER AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE?

Expert opinion from Prerna More

MBBS, DGO, DFP. F.IVF · 9 years of experience · India

The quality of life of the cancer survivor is affected mostly post surgery. As the post operative dysphagia and dysponia last for couple of weeks. It definitely affects the quality of life as compared to normal people. The survival rate is very good of the cancer patients upto 98 %.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

According to studies, patients diagnosed with Thyroid cancer has a decreased quality of life. But patients with Thyroid carcinoma have an average residual lifespan. In cases of persistent, the life expectancy is reduced to 60%. Overall the treatment becomes unsuccessful for 20% of the patients.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Most thyroid cancers grow slowly and affect the quality of life gradually. Pain and swelling in the neck, mouth ulcer, hair loss, loss of appetite, cough, etc. affect the quality of life.

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