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I am a 55 yo male who was diagnosed with ptc in 2021 as t1bn1bm0 and underwent a full thyroidectomy as well as having three lymph nodes removed from the right lateral compartment. new node has been found. what is my staging and prognosis? dss/os?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Need to look at all of the data including family history. Disuss with local team who can see labs, scans and you. I recommend going to uptodatel.com and get the latest. Costs a bit but worth it IMHO.

Answered 9/29/2023

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