This article discusses some facts about cancer of the thyroid gland. This gives some statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS), and other details. Before continuing, please note that the information provided is not intended to be a professional advice in the field of medicine. If you need such advice, please contact someone is willing to offer it.
According to the ACS about 44.670 new cases of thyroid cancer occurs during the calendar year 2010. About three quarters of people estimated to occur in women, with another quarter of men. ACS also mentions that this gland cancers are one of the best in five-year survival rate, at 97%.
Some possible thyroid cancer symptoms include an enlarged lymph node and thyroid nodules. Vocal changes and pain in the front of the neck can occur in later phases. However, the symptoms that seem like these (and even if they are in fact these symptoms) does not necessarily mean that there is a cancer. Please contact someone in the medical field, seek diagnosis rather than try to self diagnose based on those elements.
There are at least five types of thyroid cancer malignant tumor (cancer): anaplastic, follicle, medullârnaâ, papillary and lymphoma. There is also at least one kind of benign tumor of the prostate: adenoma. We treat each type differs and may have various clinical manifestations.
In addition to cancer other thyroid problems can include various types of hyperthyroidism (overactive function), hypothyroidism (underactive function) and anatomic disorders.
Recent researches have affirmed the effectiveness of desiccated porcine thyroid tablets , which are now prescribed medications for treating hypothyroidism.
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