{"id":476,"date":"2019-11-21T15:20:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T15:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=476"},"modified":"2020-01-29T12:33:56","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T12:33:56","slug":"thyroid-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/thyroid-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The thyroid gland sits on the front of the throat and produces hormones that control metabolism, among other things.&nbsp;The most common sign of thyroid cancer is a lump on the front of the neck.&nbsp;The chance to recover after treatment is very good for most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of thyroid cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cancerous tumor in the thyroid gland is most often seen through a lump that is visible or felt on the front of the neck.\u00a0The tuber can also sit more in-depth and then you can feel it as a pressure sensation or by becoming hoarse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a lump on the neck is common and can have many causes.\u00a0In most cases, the tuber is not due to cancer but to harmless conditions.\u00a0The tuber may, for example, be a sign of\u00a0tuberculosis, a harmless cyst, or bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a\u00a0health care provider\u00a0if you have symptoms that you believe may be due to thyroid cancer.\u00a0Many receptions can be contacted by\u00a0logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The multiple-stage examination may be required and with different methods to safely determine if a thyroid nodule is cancer or not.\u00a0The medical\u00a0examination is\u00a0often supplemented by\u00a0ultrasound examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thereafter, it is common for the doctor to take a cell sample using a thin needle that is inserted into the suspected nodule.\u00a0Cell samples are also called a biopsy.\u00a0Sometimes you get a referral to another reception to pass the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the cell sample or ultrasound examination shows suspected tumor cells, you are offered an investigation according to a standardized course of <strong>treatment for thyroid cancer<\/strong>.\u00a0Although the cell sample or ultrasound does not indicate thyroid cancer, further examination of the thyroid gland is sometimes needed.\u00a0You will then receive a referral to the reception in your place that is best suited for this investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standardized care\u00a0is a way of organizing the investigation so that it goes as quickly as possible.\u00a0The doctor who writes the referral will tell you why you should be examined according to a standardized course of care and what it means.\u00a0It is often quick to get calls for examinations in a standardized course of care.\u00a0It is good if you are clear about how the staff most safely reach you so that you do not miss any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment for thyroid cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thyroid cancer<\/strong> is divided into the following four groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Papillary cancer, which is the most common form and can develop at any age.<\/li><li>Follicular cancer, which is the second most common form and is most often formed in people over 40 years of age.<\/li><li>Medullary cancer, which is uncommon and can sometimes be hereditary.<\/li><li>Anaplastic cancer, which is rare and occurs mainly in people over 70 years of age.&nbsp;It is the most serious form of thyroid cancer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment differs between the different forms of thyroid cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Papillary and follicular cancers are treated by surgery to remove the tumor.\u00a0For the most part, the entire thyroid gland is removed, but in some cases, it may be enough to remove some.\u00a0If cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes on the neck, they are also removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After surgery, it is common to receive radioactive iodine, which is a type of radiotherapy.\u00a0The iodine is absorbed by tumor cells from <em>thyroid cancer<\/em> and produces local radiation.\u00a0The treatment does not produce any troublesome side effects, but you have to be in the hospital for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After treatment for papillary and follicular cancer, most become healthy, even in cases where cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medullary thyroid cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must always have the entire thyroid gland and the nearby lymph nodes on your neck removed if you have medullary cancer.\u00a0Sometimes you may need to have surgery more than once to remove all tumor tissue.\u00a0If all tumor tissue cannot be removed, you may receive treatment afterward with external\u00a0radiation therapy\u00a0or a drug called tyrosine kinase inhibitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medullary cancer is a little more severe than papillary and follicular cancer, but most people are cured or can live with the disease for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anaplastic thyroid cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anaplastic cancer of the thyroid gland grows very fast and the chances of you recovering are not as great.\u00a0You must also get a combination of several different treatments.\u00a0In order for the tumor to shrink so much that it can be operated, you usually start by combining radiation and cell-inhibitory drugs, so-called\u00a0cytostatic drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You need to take hormone tablets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hormones that the gland produced must be replaced if you have had the thyroid completely removed.&nbsp;This means that you may take thyroid hormone tablets for the rest of your life.&nbsp;If you have had papillary or follicular cancer, you will start with a higher dose of hormones, as it reduces the risk of relapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New medical assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">thyroid cancer<\/span> and are unsure if you are receiving the care and treatment that is best for you, you may receive a\u00a0new medical assessment.\u00a0You will then see another doctor, usually at another specialist clinic.\u00a0Ask your doctor if you want to know more about how to get a new medical assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting\u00a0a message about cancer\u00a0can be daunting.\u00a0In many hospitals, there are special nurses called\u00a0contact\u00a0nurses who\u00a0can provide support and help with various practical things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The thyroid gland sits on the front of the throat and produces hormones that control metabolism, among other things. The most common sign of thyroid cancer is a lump on the front of the neck. 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