Medullary carcinoma of thyroid

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Thyroid cancer - CT scan

Thyroid gland

Thyroid - medullary carcinoma; Cancer - thyroid (medullary carcinoma); MTC

Treatment involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes. Chemotherapy and radiation do not work very well for this type of cancer.

For additional information, see cancer support groups.

Approximately 86% of those with medullary carcinoma of the thyroid live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The 10-year survival rate is 65%.

Complications may include:

• Cancer spreads to other areas of the body
• Parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during surgery

Call your health care provider if symptoms of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid develop.

Review Date: 10/31/2006
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.