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Thyroid Cancer Awareness month

Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid u2014 a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause pain and swelling in your neck.<br>

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Thyroid Cancer Awareness month

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  1. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month Overview- Thyroid cancer • Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. • Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause pain and swelling in your neck.

  2. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month Symptoms Thyroid gland showing larynx and trachea. Thyroid glandOpen pop-up dialog box. Thyroid cancer typically doesn't cause any signs or symptoms early in the disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it may cause: • A lump (nodule) that can be felt through the skin on your neck • Changes to your voice, including increasing hoarseness • Difficulty swallowing • Pain in your neck and throat • Swollen lymph nodes in your neck

  3. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month When to see a doctor • If you experience any signs or symptoms that worry you, make an appointment with your doctor. Risk Factors that may increase the risk of Thyroid Cancer include: • Female sex. Thyroid cancer occurs more often in women than in men. • Exposure to high levels of radiation. Radiation therapy treatments to the head and neck increase the risk of thyroid cancer. • Certain inherited genetic syndromes. Genetic syndromes that increase the risk of thyroid cancer include familial medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia, Cowden's syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis.

  4. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month Consult with a Cancer specialist Dr. Salil Patkar- Oncologist /Cancer Specialist in Navi Mumbai Contact- 84510 69854/ 9326246148 Address Vashi Location : 47/48, Mahavir Center, 3rd floor, Sector 17Above Golden Punjab RestaurantVashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703 Address Panvel Location : Trimurti Hospital Line Ali Road, above ketki Hotel, Old Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206 Website : https://oncuranavimumbai.business.site/

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