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Thyroid cancer is a cancerous growth of the thyroid gland. |
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Causes
Radiation therapy was commonly used in the 1950s to treat enlarged thymus glands, adenoids and tonsils, and skin diso...
Tests
A physical examination can reveal a thyroid mass or nodule (usually in the lower part of the front of the neck), or e...
Treatments
Surgery is usually the treatment of choice, and the entire thyroid gland is usually removed. If the physician suspect...
Drugs
—Treatment of cancer with synthetic drugs that destroy the tumor either by inhibiting the growth of the cancero...
Alternative Therapies
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group made up of people who share common experiences and prob...
Prevention
There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk (such as previous radiation therapy to the neck) can allow earlier d...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice a lump in your neck. Also call if your symptoms get worse during treatme...
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