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Thyroid Cancer

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What is Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first.

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Types of thyroid cancer

  • Papillary thyroid cancer: Most common type, often slow-growing.
  • Follicular thyroid cancer: Also relatively common, can spread to bones and lungs.
  • Medullary thyroid cancer: Originates from hormone-producing cells, can be aggressive.
  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer: Rare, aggressive, and fast-growing.

Symptoms

  • Lump or swelling in the neck
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Hoarseness or voice changes
  • Pain in the neck or throat

Risk factors

  • Family history of thyroid cancer
  • Radiation exposure to the head or neck
  • Certain genetic conditions (e.g., MEN2)
  • Female gender (more common in women)

Treatment

  • Surgery (thyroidectomy) to remove part or all of the thyroid gland
  • Radioactive iodine treatment to destroy remaining cancer cells
  • Thyroid hormone replacement medication
  • Targeted therapy or chemotherapy in advanced cases

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Surgery for Thyroid Cancer.
  • Radioactive Iodine (Radioiodine) Therapy for Thyroid Cancer.
  • Thyroid Hormone Therapy.
  • External Beam Radiation Therapy for Thyroid Cancer.
  • Chemotherapy for Thyroid Cancer.
  • Targeted Drug Therapy for Thyroid Cancer.
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How is it treated?

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Surgery is the most common treatment for thyroid cancer. One of the following procedures may be used: Lobectomy: Removal of the lobe in which thyroid cancer is found. Lymph nodes near the cancer may also be removed and checked under a microscope for signs of cancer.

 

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