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A member asked:

Suspicious 6mm micro papillary carcinoma on thyroid. is surgery really necessary without confirmation?no thyroid issues. am scared.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Carcinoma: Yes, surgery is necessary!

Answered 3/8/2016

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