Surgery for malignant thyroid nodules has some therapeutic effect, removing the malignant nodule and possibly curing it if the condition is mild, but there is a higher risk of post-surgical recurrence if the disease is prolonged, if the lesion has not been cleared or if it has metastasized. Cure is also determined on an individual basis. Thyroid nodules are caused by abnormal proliferation of thyroid cells, and can be benign or malignant. Generally speaking, malignant thyroid nodules can be cured through surgery. Usually, patients can effectively control their condition and prevent metastasis by removing the diseased tissue through surgery as early as possible. However, if the patient’s health foundation is poor, or if the malignant nodule has not been completely removed, or if the lesion has metastasized, there is a higher possibility of recurrence after surgery. When patients are detected with malignant thyroid nodules, they should go to the hospital and cooperate with doctors for standardized treatment in time to avoid delaying their condition.