<s>[INST] Hi: My 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a little over a year ago. She had a partial thyroidectomy and noticed this morning that where her incision is, really hurts. We live in Hawaii and she is at college in Seattle, WA. she said her pain is 7-8...what could it be? Just a little background: my younger daughter, who is 16 now was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but hers more advanced, she had a thyroidectomy two months after my older daughter. [/INST] Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain at the surgical site is quite common and last for five to six days. It will be more severe in the initial days and the intensity will gradually decreases. Nothing much to worry and it is normal feature. She can take analgesics like Diclofenac or if the pain is severe Tramadol for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>