7 Important Things About Thyroid Cancer

1. 7 Important Things About Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women between the age of 30 to 45. Even though it occurs more in women, men can also have thyroid cancer at an older age. Fortunately, most types of thyroid cancer can be treated and survivors can live long, productive and healthy lives. In this article, we have put together seven important points you must know about thyroid cancer and how you can catch thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis and thyroid cancer treatment options. 1. You May Experience Almost No Symptoms The most important thing to know is that thyroid cancer rarely shows any symptoms. ● If cancer has developed, you might feel a lump in your throat or a nodule in your neck. ● You may experience difficulty with swallowing, breathing when you lie down to sleep or increased coughing if the nodules are big. ● Developed thyroid cancer can be present with permanent hoarseness or voice change. ● Many patients are euthyroid. It means that their thyroid is functioning normally and producing the perfect amount of thyroid hormone.

2. 2. What Can You Do to Prevent Thyroid Cancer? Honestly, there is no way to prevent thyroid cancer at present. All you can do is not expose yourself to significant radiation treatment to the neck. Apart from radiation, other risk factors and causes of thyroid cancer are yet to be figured out. 3. What Happens If You Leave a Thyroid Nodule Untreated? Thyroid nodules are quite common. More than 50% of postmenopausal women have nodules and the rest of them in their 30s or 40s have nodules, most are harmless and can be treated once diagnosed. Only 5-10% of the thyroid nodules are cancerous, if you have a thyroid nodule, you should get it examined with a screening ultrasound. This can be prescribed by your physician and be performed by an endocrinologist, radiologist or endocrine surgeon. Solid nodules almost never shrink but may end up growing. If it grows, it may cause cancerous symptoms like difficulty in breathing or swallowing. 4. Best Test to Determine a Thyroid Nodule If a thyroid nodule is palpated, the best test to get done is an ultrasound performed by a skilled thyroid ultra-sonographer, endocrinologist or endocrine surgeon. The thyroid and the surrounding lymph nodes must be examined and a biopsy must be performed if anything looks suspicious. 5. Symptoms And Characteristics That Lead to Surgery for A Thyroid Nodule Every patient is treated individually. Symptoms and characteristics that usually call for surgery are: ● Huge nodule size (bigger than 4cm) ● Troublesome ultrasound characteristics ● Positive or suspicious for cancer thyroid biopsy ● Symptoms like difficulty in breathing or swallowing ● Multiple irregular nodules that are difficult to follow

3. 6. How Long Does It Take to Recover from Thyroid Surgery? The surgery performed to remove one or more parathyroid tumors from your neck is known as Parathyroidectomy. Generally, patients are allowed to go home the very same day after the surgery. ● You can drink, eat and talk just after the surgery and you can take a shower the next morning. ● There are absolutely no restrictions. All you have to do is listen to your body. In fact, many people are able to go back to their regular activities almost right away. ● The most common complaint is a sore throat. You will absolutely love what the treatment is for that- Ice cream! ● At times, it may hurt to swallow. But that will go away when the inflammation around your esophagus reduces. 7. The Cure Rate Is 97-99% We, at ENT Specialty Group, offer personalized, comprehensive care to our patients with endocrine conditions that include thyroid cancer and nodules, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism and other types of bone disorders, adrenal tumors, PCOS medication and whatnot. If your nodule is enlarged and must be treated right away, you can get in touch with us, our team is made up of the best thyroid specialists who perform the surgery and you will be absolutely fine. So, if you are experiencing any thyroid cancer symptoms, do not wait any longer and talk to our thyroid specialists. They will recommend you the best-suited treatment option for you.