Whether you can work after thyroid cancer surgery depends on the type of surgery, the extent of the surgery and your physical condition. Generally speaking, you can go to work after half a month to one month when there is no distant lymph node or other organ metastasis. 1. Unilateral thyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy + central lymph node dissection: if patients undergo the above procedures, it is recommended that they rest for about 2-3 weeks after the surgery, during which they can go to work if there is no distant metastasis. 2. Total thyroidectomy + unilateral or bilateral lymph node dissection in the lateral neck area: this type of surgery can extend the rest time appropriately, and it is generally recommended that patients rest for more than 4 weeks without distant metastasis before going to work. 3. Serious complications during the operation: patients who have complications such as adhesion and laryngeal recurrent nerve injury during the operation should extend the rest time on the basis of the above time. After surgery for thyroid cancer, if iodine 131 treatment is still needed, it is necessary to go to work about 45 days after the treatment. It takes about 35-40 days due to the complete metabolism of iodine 131 in the body. Note: The above time is for reference only as the rest time may vary depending on the recovery ability of the patient. If you are engaged in heavy labor or work with frequent use of voice, you should work after extending the rest time on this basis.