What is Thyroid Cancer?

Description of the Disease

Thyroid cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from thyroid gland cells. This condition can lead to serious consequences if not detected in time and not treated.

Classification

• Papillary cancer
• Follicular cancer
• Medullary cancer
• Anaplastic cancer

Symptoms

• Neck enlargement
• Difficulty swallowing
• Voice changes
• Neck pain

Causes

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not established. However, it is believed that genetic predisposition, radiation, iodine deficiency, and some other factors may contribute to the development of this disease.

Diagnostics

• Thyroid ultrasound
• Biopsy
• CT and MRI

Treatment

Treatment of thyroid cancer may include surgical removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and taking medications to suppress thyroid function.

Prevention

• Healthy diet
• Avoiding radiation
• Regular thyroid gland examinations

Physician

Thyroid cancer treatment is carried out by an endocrinologist, oncologist.