Differentiated thyroid cancer, as a member of the cancer family, brings hope to people with its unique attitude. It is like a breath of fresh air in cancer, and the prognosis is better than other malignant tumors. In most patients, surgical resection of the lesion, 131-iodochlorothane, and TSH suppression** are sufficient to control the progression of the disease. Even if you unfortunately suffer from lymph node metastasis, as long as you do it properly, you can still get satisfactory results and regain the vitality of life. 
Why does thyroid cancer metastasize occur in lymph nodes?
Differentiated thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor, and its main symptom is a ** mass in the neck that moves up and down with the swallowing action. This lump is hard in texture and has poor mobility. Since most patients have no obvious symptoms in the early stages of thyroid cancer, it is easy to be overlooked, resulting in untimely progress. Once the cancer cells begin to metastasize, the condition deteriorates rapidly, and distant organs such as lymph nodes, bones, lungs, and brain may be affected.
Cervical lymph nodes are the most common metastatic sites of differentiated thyroid cancer, and metastases can occur in both ipsilateral and bilateral lymph nodes. The supraclavicular and mediastinal regions are also areas of high incidence of lymph node metastasis.
Although the prognosis of differentiated thyroid cancer is good, if lymph node metastasis occurs, it must be taken seriously. Otherwise, if the cancer cells are allowed to spread further, it will threaten the patient's life. Therefore, if thyroid cancer has metastasized to the lymphatic site, corresponding measures should be taken in time to prolong the survival time of the patient.
How does thyroid cancer metastasize to lymph nodes**Lymph node metastasis is a common occurrence in the development of cancer, especially thyroid cancer. In the face of lymphatic metastasis of thyroid cancer, we need to take corresponding measures according to the specific situation**.
First of all, if lymph node lesions are able to take up 131-iodine, then 131-iodine** is a very effective means. After this**, most patients can be relieved and the metastatic lymph nodes will partially or completely disappear.
However, if a relatively large, single lymph node lesion is encountered, we suggest surgical excision followed by consideration of 131-iodine** for best results.
In addition, surgical resection of a single lymph node lesion that remains after multiple doses of 131-iodo** is also a feasible option.
Even if a patient with thyroid cancer has suffered lymph node metastases, they should not lose hope. Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer have a significant survival advantage. The 10-year survival rate of patients is as high as 92 through the standardized ** regimen (surgical resection of the lesion + 131-iodoqing nail clear foci** + TSH inhibition**).38%。Among them, the 10-year survival rate of cervical lymph node metastasis group was as high as 9809% and 87 in the lung metastasis group50% and 80 in the bone metastasis group41%。Take care of your thyroid gland