Thyroid cancer patients choose monitoring over surgery in landmark study
NCT ID NCT03271892
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at adults with small, low-risk papillary thyroid cancer that hasn't spread. Patients can choose between active surveillance (close monitoring) or surgery to remove the thyroid. Researchers track how many choose each option, why, and how they feel about their decision one year later. The goal is to understand if monitoring is a good alternative to surgery for these patients.
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
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