Thyroid Cancer treatment in Jaipur
Precise thyroid surgery that protects the voice nerves and parathyroid glands, with excellent long-term outcomes.
About thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer develops in the butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck. The most common types, papillary and follicular, are slow-growing and among the most curable of all cancers when treated correctly.
Surgery is the main treatment. Dr. Ledwani performs hemithyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy and central or lateral neck dissection with meticulous protection of the recurrent laryngeal nerves (voice) and parathyroid glands (calcium control).
Symptoms to watch for
- A painless lump or swelling in the front of the neck
- A nodule that grows over weeks or months
- Hoarseness or voice change
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
Risk factors
- Radiation exposure to the neck in childhood
- Family history of thyroid cancer or certain inherited syndromes
- Female gender and age between 30 and 60
- Iodine deficiency (for follicular cancers)
How it is diagnosed
- Ultrasound of the neck to characterise the nodule
- FNAC (needle test) of the nodule, reported using the Bethesda system
- Thyroid function tests and calcitonin where indicated
- CT scan for large or advanced tumours
Treatment options
- Hemithyroidectomy
Removal of one lobe of the thyroid for small, low-risk tumours, often avoiding lifelong hormone replacement.
- Total thyroidectomy
Removal of the whole gland for larger or bilateral tumours, with nerve monitoring where required.
- Neck dissection
Systematic removal of involved lymph nodes in the central or lateral neck compartments.
- Radioactive iodine
Given after surgery in selected patients to destroy any remaining thyroid cells.
- Lifelong follow-up
Thyroid hormone replacement, thyroglobulin monitoring and periodic ultrasound.
Why choose Dr. Ledwani for thyroid cancer surgery
- 16+ years and 10,000+ cancer surgeries, with formal MCh training in surgical oncology
- Organ- and function-preserving techniques used wherever oncologically safe
- Laparoscopic and VATS approaches for faster recovery in suitable patients
- Multidisciplinary planning with medical and radiation oncology at BMCHRC, Jaipur
Frequently asked questions
Will my voice change after thyroid surgery?
Permanent voice change is rare in experienced hands. Temporary hoarseness can occur and usually settles within a few weeks.
Do I need to take tablets for life?
After total thyroidectomy, yes, a daily thyroid hormone tablet. After hemithyroidectomy many patients do not need it.
Is the scar visible?
The incision is placed in a natural skin crease low in the neck and fades considerably over 6–12 months.
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