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Thyroid cancer recurrence
Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the thyroid gland. These cells multiply uncontrollably and can form a lump called a tumor, and in some cases, they can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). Although treatment is usually successful especially when detected early,even at that there is still a chance that the cancer may return.
Most patients receive Radioactive Iodine (RAI) treatment, it is often used after surgery to remove and destroy any leftover cancer cells.
Several factors may increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer, including low or high iodine levels, female hormones, older age, family history, radiation exposure, and long-standing thyroid problems such as goiter or thyroiditis.