Susan
I also had papillary carcinoma though I am an adult.I think the doctors are correct and surgery is the best treatment.Cancer usually will not go away;it will grow.You son has a form of cancer that is not so serious and he will be in fine health once he is properly taken care of.Please become informed and do the right thing.He will heal quickly from the surgery and be on medication which has no side effects(I have not had any).