Thyroid Cancer

📖What is Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a malignancy that develops within the thyroid gland, most commonly presenting as a painless lump or nodule in the neck detected during a physical exam or imaging. The majority of thyroid cancers, particularly papillary and follicular subtypes, tend to grow slowly and have an excellent prognosis with appropriate treatment, while less common subtypes such as medullary or anaplastic thyroid cancer can behave more aggressively. It is more common in women and can occur at any age, though risk increases with prior radiation exposure to the neck. Early detection through evaluation of thyroid nodules significantly improves treatment outcomes.

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