Prospective cohort study shows similar patient-reported outcomes after surgery or active surveillance in thyroid cancer, indicating crossover leads to increased worry.
We observed that PROs do not significantly differ between patients who chose AS and those who chose immediate surgery a few years after the initial disease management choice. However, patients who crossover from AS to surgery may experience greater cancer-related worry and decision regret.
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