Thyroid Cancer Learning Center
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Thyroid cancer is a cancerous growth of the thyroid gland. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Cough or cough with bleeding; Difficulty swallowing; Enlargement of the thyroid gland; Hoarseness or changing voice; ...
Causes
Thyroid cancer can occur in all age groups. People who have had radiation therapy to the neck are at higher risk. Thi...
Tests
A physical examination can reveal a thyroid mass or nodule (usually in the lower part of the front of the neck), or e...
Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the type of tumor. Surgery is usually the treatment of choice, and the entire thyroid g...
Drugs
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which the cells of the thyroid gland become abnormal, grow uncontrollably and form a m...
Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group made up of people who share common experiences and prob...
Complications
Injury to the voice box or nerve and hoarseness after surgery; Low calcium levels from accidental removal of the para...
Prevention
There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk (such as previous radiation therapy) can allow earlier diagnosis and ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice a lump in your neck. Also call if your symptoms get worse during treatme...
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