Thyroid Cancer Treatment

Yes. The international patient centre issues visa invitation letters, arranges airport pickup and hospital transfers, provides English speaking coordinators, organises medical interpretation in Arabic, Russian and other languages on request, and helps book accommodation close to the hospital.

Yes. Imaging, pathology reports and treatment history can be submitted for remote review. The multidisciplinary team returns a written opinion covering diagnosis, the treatment options available at HYGEIA and the expected care plan, so a decision can be made before committing to travel.

Send the most recent imaging on disc or film together with the written report, the pathology report, recent blood tests, a summary of treatment received so far and a list of current medicines with doses. Records in English are easiest, but scans and reports in any language can be reviewed and translated by our team.

Yes. An English speaking coordinator is assigned to every international patient, and interpretation in Arabic, Russian and other languages can be arranged for consultations, ward rounds and consent discussions. Key documents such as the treatment plan and discharge instructions are provided in English.

Yes. A companion can stay with you in the room, and single rooms are available on request. Companions are welcome to attend consultations and be present when the treatment plan is explained.

Rarely, and usually temporarily. The recurrent laryngeal nerve runs beside the thyroid, and nerve monitoring during surgery plus magnification keep the risk low in experienced hands. Voice changes that do occur often settle within weeks.

Only for selected patients. Radioiodine follows total thyroidectomy when the tumour is larger, has reached lymph nodes or is of a type that concentrates iodine. Low risk papillary cancers that are completely removed often need no further treatment beyond thyroid hormone.