What to ask your doctor about surgery for thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Why do I need an operation?
Which type of operation should I have and why?
How many thyroid operations do you do?
How many cancers do you remove completely?
Will the operation cure my cancer?
What are the risks and benefits of having this operation?
What are the long term effects of this operation
Will I have pain after this operation?
How long will I have a drip after surgery?
When will I be able to start eating again?
Will I be able to eat and drink normally after this operation?
Will I get help with my diet after the operation?
What are the possible complications of this type of operation?
Will I need any other treatment as well as surgery?
Is there any treatment I can have instead of surgery?
What will happen if I don’t have the operation?
How long will it take me to get better?
How can I help myself get over the operation?
Will the operation affect my voice?

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