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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have Thyroid Cancer?
Sometimes doctors will notice signs of thyroid cancer, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, during a routine checkup. If your doctor thinks you have thyroid cancer, he or she will ask you about your symptoms, health history, and family health history. This information helps your doctor determine your risk of thyroid cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding Your Stage of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer acts differently in each person. Your doctor uses staging studies, such as the imaging tests and biopsy, to determine how fast the cancer is growing and how far it has spread. With the results of these studies, your doctor will assign your cancer a stage.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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