What are symptoms of thyroid cancer

Often, thyroid cancer has no symptoms and is found by chance at a doctor’s visit. When symptoms are present, the cancer can appear as a gradually enlarging lump on the front part of the neck that moves when swallowing. Any lump in the neck …

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Early thyroid cancer often does not cause symptoms. But as the cancer grows, symptoms may include: A lump, or nodule, in the front of the neck near the Adam’s apple; Hoarseness or difficulty speaking in a normal voice; Swollen lymph nodes, …

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Early thyroid cancer may not cause any symptoms. As the cancer grows, one of the first signs of thyroid cancer is a painless lump or swollen lymph nodes in the neck. The following are the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. However, eac…

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What are the symptoms for thyroid cancer ?

Q: thanks all..cats … can you tell me what are the other multitude symptoms your daughter had ?

A: There are different types of thyroid cancer (carcinoma of the thyroid), and the most common types (papillary carcinoma and follicular carcinoma) are highly curable if detected early. Up to 97% of these common types of thyroid cancer that occur in younger people are completely cured with appropriate treatment. Less common types, including medullary carcinoma and anaplastic carcinoma, tend to spread more rapidly and extensively than the other types and have a worse prognosis. Most commonly, thyroid cancers in the early stage produce no symptoms. As the cancer grows, a small lump or nodule can be felt in the neck. The vast majority of thyroid nodules are caused by benign conditions, but about one per cent of these lumps represent early stages of thyroid cancer. If the cancer spreads, it can cause symptoms that include:Problems with swallowing Hoarseness Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck Breathing difficulty Pain in the throat and/or neck Remember, 99% of nodules in the thyroid gland are benign, but only your doctor can determine if a lump in your neck is cancerous. Even the symptoms above can be caused by infections and other benign conditions. If you have a lump in the neck or have the above symptoms, you should visit your doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms.

What are some possible symptoms of thyroid cancer (or even any kind of cancer)?

Q: I am a 23 year old female, I have quite a large goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) and I am worried that it may be cancerous. Please help if you can, any information would be truly useful and most appreciated.

A: I am 27 and was just diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. 80% of all masses (nodules) on the thyroid are benign. I actually didn’t notice anything. How they found it was I became diabetic with both my pregnancies and the endocrinologist found it in an ultrasound. Then they did blood tests which came back inconclusive. The next step was a radoactive iodine to determine that it was a cold nodule and not a goiter like you have. The final step was an FNA (fine needle aspiration) to determine if it was cancerous. It was so I had a total thyroidectomy. I’m in week 3 without my thyroid. Waiting until 6 weeks so I can start the radiation treatment. Then I’ll be on synthroid the rest of my life. Good news is that I feel good except for the off menstrual cycle and the tiredness. The scar is not large either. I really wish you well and hope that this is just a goiter. Most times medicine helps it or they’ll just remove it. That is for a doctor to decide. Here is a website that I found most informitive when I was diagnosed.

What are some symptoms of Thyroid Cancer?

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A: Thyroid Cancer SymptomsThyroid cancer is a disease that affects the thyroid. The thyroid is a gland located in the front part of the neck. The first thyroid cancer symptom that patients usually experience is swelling or a small lump in the front of the neck. Many times these lumps are benign, but need to be further evaluated by a physician.What Is Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is a disease in which thyroid cells become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and form a cancerous tumor. If left untreated, thyroid cancer can spread and cause harm to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis. There are four major types of thyroid cancer. The four major types are: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. The different types of look different under a microscope and grow at different rates. Papillary cancer. This type of thyroid cancer develops in the cells that produce thyroid hormones containing iodine. Papillary cancer grows very slowly and contains cells that are similar to healthy thyroid cells. Papillary cancers account for about 60 to 80 percent of all thyroid cancers.Follicular cancer. This type of cancer also develops in thyroid cells that produce iodine-containing hormones. About 10 to 30 percent of thyroid cancers are follicular cancers.Medullary cancer. Medullary cancer is more difficult to control than papillary and follicular thyroid cancers. It is more difficult to control because the cancer cells tend to spread to other parts of the body. The cells involved in medullary cancers produce calcitonin. Calcitonin does not contain iodine. About 5 to 7 percent of all thyroid cancers are medullary cancers.What is the Thyroid Gland?The thyroid gland is a type of endocrine gland, that secretes hormones (thyroglobulin) necessary for growth and proper metabolism. The thyroid gland also maintains blood calcium balance within a narrow range. The thyroid gland is necessary for life. It is located in the lower part of the neck.What Causes Thyroid Cancer? The exact cause of thyroid cancer is unknown. However, several factors have been noted to increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer. Some of the noted factors are having a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland), the presence of nodules on the thyroid (nodules are bumps or uneven areas of enlargement), radiation exposure, family history of thyroid cancer, chronic infections or inflammation of the thyroid.What are the Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer? Early stages of thyroid cancer usually has no symptoms, it is just a small lump in the thyroid. As the cancer grows, it may produce the following symptoms: Neck Mass, Hoarseness, Neck Pain, Swallowing Difficulty, Breathing Difficulty, and Swollen Glands.Can Thyroid Cancer be Prevented?Unfortunately, since most people with thyroid cancer have no known risk factors, it is very difficult to prevent most cases of this disease.Can Thyroid Cancer be treated? Yes. The treatment for thyroid cancer depends on the type and stage of disease, as well as the age and overall health of the patient. Types of treatment used are: surgery (removal of the diseased part of the thyroid), chemotherapy, radioactive iodine therapy and/or hormone therapy. Effects of Treatment StatisticsEach year in the U.S.A. there are about 15,600 people diagnosed with thyroid cancer.About 1,200 people die from it each year in the United States. Women are affected about three times more than men.Thyroid cancer is more common in people of Asian descent. LymphedemaOther thyroid cancer symptoms include:difficulty swallowingcough that is not caused by a cold and is persistenthoarseness not from a coldenlarged neck nodeKeep in mind that these could also be symptoms of other illnesses. If you are experiencing anything that you are concerned with, please see your doctor. Nothing can substitute the examination of a healthcare professional.