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* Intensity modulated radiation therapy | * Intensity modulated radiation therapy | ||
===Immunotherapy=== | ===Immunotherapy=== | ||
===Precision Medicine and | ===Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapy=== | ||
===Hormone Therapy=== | ===Hormone Therapy=== | ||
* Levothyroxine in a dosage of 2.5-3.5 mcg/kg/day is recommended for patients post thyroidectomy. | * Levothyroxine in a dosage of 2.5-3.5 mcg/kg/day is recommended for patients post thyroidectomy. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with papillary thyroid cancer are treated with radioactive iodine therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted medical therapy.
Medical Therapy
Radiation Therapy
- External beam radiation therapy
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy
Immunotherapy
Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapy
Hormone Therapy
- Levothyroxine in a dosage of 2.5-3.5 mcg/kg/day is recommended for patients post thyroidectomy.