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You have a nodule that might be thyroid cancer. Thyroid surgery can also cure certain forms of thyroid gland overactivity associated with goiter or nodules. Pin On Hashimotos Disease Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders such as cancer noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid goiter and overactive thyroid hyperthyroidism. Goiter surgery . Thyroid surgery almost always requires hospitalization and anesthesia. You have a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. Surgery is also sometimes used to remove nodules. Surgery may be needed if the goiter is large and causes problems with breathing and swallowing. The doctor usually decides whether to remove all or part of the thyroid gland at this time. Surgery is also the treatment for thyroid cancer. Thyroid surgery almost always requires hospitalization and anesthesia. Surgery must be done if cancer is present. Depending on the amount of thyroid gland removed the patient may need to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy ...