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<Thyroid Cancer>

 

Thyroid cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the thyroid gland. Mostly the first symptom of thyroid cancer is a nodule in the thyroid region of the neck. However, many adults have small nodules in their thyroids, but typically under 5% of these nodules are found to be malignant.

Other symptoms include:
- A pain in the neck
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Hoarseness
- Difficulty breathing
- A persistent cough

During the physical exam, the size and firmness of the thyroid would be evaluated and any thyroid lumps or enlarged lymph nodes would be checked.

Main method used to treat thyroid cancer is surgery. Thyroid hormone therapy, radioactive iodine treatment and chemotherapy may be included as well.

It is recommended that people should have thyroid examination during their annual routine physicals, by The American Cancer Society.

 

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