Thyroid cancer
What is thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer starts in thyroid gland cells. The most common types are papillary thyroid cancer and follicular thyroid cancer.
Risk factors for thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is usually the result of different risks which include ionizing radiation and non-cancerous conditions of the thyroid.fi
Symptoms of thyroid cancer
Common signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer include a lump or swelling, hoarseness, a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.
Diagnosis of thyroid cancer
Tests such as blood tests, ultrasound and radioactive iodine tests can be used to diagnose or rule out thyroid cancer.
Stages of thyroid cancer
The stage of thyroid cancer describes how much cancer is in the body. Different staging systems are used for the different types of thyroid cancer.
If thyroid cancer spreads
Thyroid cancer can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the neck, lymph nodes and other parts of the body.
Prognosis and survival for thyroid cancer
Prognosis estimates the outcome for thyroid cancer. It depends on many factors including your age and the type and stage of the cancer.
Treatments for thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer can be treated with surgery, hormone therapy, active surveillance, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy.
Supportive care for thyroid cancer
Supportive care helps people meet the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of thyroid cancer.
Thyroid cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from thyroid cancer in a certain time frame.
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