overview
Thyroid cancer
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Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid gland – a butterfly-shaped gland that is at the base of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight.
- Thyroid cancer may not cause symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause pain and swelling in the neck.
- There are different types of thyroid cancer. Some grow very slowly and others can be very aggressive. Most thyroid cancer cases can be cured with treatment.
- The rate of thyroid cancer appears to be increasing. Some doctors believe this is because new technology has enabled them to find small thyroid cancers that may not have been found in the past.Thyroid cancer Treatment Hyderabad
symptom
Thyroid gland with larynx and trachea
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Thyroid cancer usually doesn’t cause any signs or symptoms at the onset of the disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it can cause:Thyroid cancer Treatment Hyderabad
- A lump (lump) that can be felt through the skin on your neck
- Changes in your voice, including increasing hoarseness
- difficulties swallowing
- Pain in the neck and throat
- Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck
The reasons
It is not known what causes thyroid cancer.
- Thyroid cancer occurs when cells in your thyroid undergo genetic changes (mutations). Mutations allow cells to grow and multiply quickly. Cells also lose the ability to die like normal cells would. The abnormal thyroid cells that accumulate form a tumor. The abnormal cells can invade nearby tissues and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
Risk factors
Factors that can increase your risk of developing thyroid cancer include:
- Females Thyroid cancer is more common in women than in men.
- Exposure to high levels of radiation. Radiation therapy to the head and neck increases the risk of thyroid cancer.
- Certain Hereditary Genetic Syndromes. Genetic syndromes that increase the risk of thyroid cancer include familial medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia, Cowden syndrome, and familial adenomatous polyposis.Thyroid cancer Treatment Hyderabad
prevention
Doctors aren’t sure what exactly causes most thyroid cancer cases. Therefore, there is no way to prevent thyroid cancer in people who are at average risk of developing the disease.
- Prevention for people at high risk
- Adults and children with an inherited genetic mutation that increases the risk of medullary thyroid cancer may consider thyroid surgery to prevent cancer (prophylactic thyroid removal). Discuss your options with a genetic counselor who can explain your risk for thyroid cancer and your treatment options.Thyroid cancer Treatment Hyderabad