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  2. A cancer that develops in the cells of thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located just below adam's apple in the neck. It causes difficulty swallowing hoarseness, lump on the neck, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    Condition Highlight
    May be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Rare (Fewer than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
    Condition Highlight
    Common for ages 35-50
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    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    This genetic change could be the result of:

    • Thyroid cancer results from thyroid cells that have undergone genetic changes and grow abnormally.
    • Family history
    • Constant exposure to radiation as in case of employees working in nuclear power plants
    • Radiation treatment for cancers
    • Diet low in iodine
    • Gender: Women are at increased risk of developing thyroid cancer

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Thyroid cancer may not always cause notable symptoms.

    The first sign of cancer in thyroid gland is often a nodule.

    Other notable symptoms include:

    • Hoarse voice
    • Neck pain, accompanied by ear pain in some cases
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swollen lymph nodes in the Neck
    • Difficulty breathing or Constant wheezing
    • Frequent cough, not related to cold
    • Hot flashes

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    Treatment

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    Treatment includes surgery to partially or completely remove the affected thyroid and nearby lymph nodes, medications and radiation therapies to kill cancer cells.

    Medication

    Thyroid hormone therapy: To retain normal levels of thyroid hormone.

    Levothyroxine

    Targeted drug therapy: Drugs that target specific components of cancer cells.

    Cabozantinib . Sorafenib

    Chemotherapy: Commonly used treatment. Usage of intravenous chemicals to kill the cancerous cells.

    Cabozantinib S-Malate . Caprelsa . Doxorubicin hydrochloride . Ipilimumab

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Detailed medical history and physical examination is required for proper diagnosis.

    Common tests & procedures

    Thyroid function tests (TFTs): Blood tests to determine levels of thyroid hormones.

    Ultrasound: To check the size and number of nodules, determine if it is solid or fluid-filled; Also check if any nearby lymph nodes are enlarged.

    CT scan: To assess the spread of cancer to nearby and distant areas.

    Thyroid biopsy: A small sample of the thyroid tissue is sent for microscopic examination.

    Genetic test: To check for genes that increase your chances of thyroid cancer.

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  2. Thyroid cancer1234:
    • Develops in the thyroid gland, which produces hormones that regulate body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism.
    • Most thyroid cancers are highly curable.
    • Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and radioiodine therapy.
    • Symptoms can include swelling or a lump in the neck.
    • Thyroid cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, a process called metastasis.
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    Thyroid cancer develops in your thyroid gland, a part of your endocrine system. Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate body temperature, heart rate and metabolism. Most thyroid cancers are highly curable. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy and radioiodine therapy.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12210-thyroi…
    Thyroid cancer is cancer that starts in cells in your thyroid gland. Most thyroid cancers can be cured if caught before they spread to other body parts. This article describes thyroid cancer symptoms, causes, diagnosis, spread, and treatment. It also discusses life after thyroid cancer and disease outlook.
    www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-cancer-7371691
    Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease in which cells grow abnormally and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms can include swelling or a lump in the neck.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid_cancer
    What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. It happens when cells in the thyroid grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. Thyroid cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body such as the lungs and the bone and grow there. When cancer cells do this, it’s called metastasis.
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