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Can i do anything to prevent the reoccurence of papillary thyroid cancer? my tumor is 1 cm,localized, positive braf, age 51, stage 1(t1n0m0). thanks!
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Stop worrying: There's nothing you can do, and the risk of recurrence is very low. Get on with your life. At age 19, there are opportunities for sports, career building, relationship building, and especially learning a profession. Don't fret about the tamest of all the common cancers.
Answered 8/8/2016
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