Radioactive iodine therapy has been widely used to treat hyperthyroidism. It is administered orally as a solution or capsule, is rapidly incorporated into the thyroid gland and results in local tissue damage, suppressing thyroid function over a period of 6 to 18 weeks.

Thyroid surgery usually has few complications. However, like other types of surgery, surgical treatment of thyroid cancer still carries certain risks. The following information will help people have more knowledge about thyroid cancer treatment to make the right decision for their disease.