Thyroid Cancer

Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer

If you have symptoms that are suggestive of thyroid cancer, your doctor will take a history (present complaints, past history and family history), examine you and order laboratory tests and imaging te....

Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is easily curable. If the cancer is not curable, the aim of the treatment will be to remove or destroy as much of the cancer as possible and to prevent the tumour from growing or spread....

How long does Thyroid Cancer Last?

Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. It occurs due to uncontrolled growth of the cells that results in the formation of masses of cells called tumours. Thyroid cancers with growth ....

Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer in the early stages, generally, does not cause any symptoms. A small lump or nodule in the neck is the most common symptom. Majority of thyroid nodules, however, are not cancerous. Nod....

What is Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is present in the front part of the neck just below the Adam's apple (or the thyroid cartilage). It is a butter....

Prognosis of Thyroid Cancer

Prognosis of thyroid cancer is very good as most cases are curable. Prognosis or outcome helps the patient to understand his or her chance of cure or recurrence (return) of disease. Understanding what....