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I've appmt for surgery in one month, my thyroid cancer seems to spread to my neck and clavicle, chances to survive?

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We can not answer: We can not answer that question as we do not have enough information about your case.You need to to ask these questions to your treating physicians/surgeons.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/9/2013

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It depends upon: Many factors and is a question best answered by your physicians. General information can be found at the american thyroid assoc website or at aace.Com.

Answered 12/10/2013

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