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  7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer

  
  

  Reviewed by Dr. Valeria Simone MD (Southlake General Surgery, Texas)

  
  

  The article “7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer” will fill you in on the details. Let’s start with the basics of thyroid cancer. The prevalence of thyroid cancer is frightening.

  
  

  With an annual incidence rate of over 54,000 cases in the United States alone, it is by far the most prevalent endocrine cancer. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, secretes hormones that control metabolism and other essential activities. Thyroid cancer can lead to a number of different symptoms, including but not limited to weight gain, fatigue, and even breathing difficulties.

  
  

  Also, it is one of the most common types of cancer to occur in women in their 30s and the second most common cancer to occur in women ages 30-45. Men are also prone to the risk of thyroid cancer with a majority of the patient from an older age.

  
  

  Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor affecting the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck. Learning the factors that increase your likelihood of developing this cancer will help you and your doctor decide on the most effective course of therapy. Factors including heredity, radioactive fallout, and medical disorders like an overactive thyroid all increase the odds of developing the disease. Since the prognosis is so favorable if thyroid cancer is diagnosed early, it is essential that it be detected as soon as possible.

  
  

  Here are “7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer” that can help you need besides the list curated concerning advice from some of the best thyroid cancer surgery Texas, that can help you to deal with thyroid cancer.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  1. Show no symptoms (except a lump on the neck)

  
  

  
  
  • One can feel a nodule on the neck or a lump in your throat.
  
  
  • The problem in swallowing solid food is due to big nodules, other associated problems are difficulty in breathing or increased coughing.
  
  
  • The voice change can be permanent in the case of advanced thyroid cancer.
  
  
  • In the case of euthyroid, the thyroid gland works perfectly fine making the right quantity of hormones.
  
  

  
  

  2. Prevention

  
  

  There is no way to ensure the prevention of thyroid cancer as risk factors are still unknown. The only known factor that can cause thyroid cancer is a significant amount of exposure to radiation.

  
  

  3. What if a thyroid nodule is left untreated?

  
  

  The nodules are commonly present in 50-70% of postmenopausal females. They are also commonly to be found in 20-30% of women who are in their 30s or 40s. Only 5% to 10% of nodules are cancerous, if the thyroid nodule is present there is a need for you to go for an ultrasound.

  
  

  4. The best test to evaluate a thyroid nodule

  
  

  In the case of the palpated nodule, the best test is ultrasound, also both the nodule and lymph nodes must be examined and a biopsy performed on finding any suspicious activity, at our facility- Southlake General Surgery, in Texas, you can have the entire test/procedure in one appointment.

  
  

  5. In what condition should you choose surgery?

  
  

  
  
  • Large nodule size (larger than 4cm)
  
  
  • Worrisome ultrasound characteristics
  
  
  • Suspicious or positive for cancer thyroid biopsy
  
  
  • Compressive symptoms such as problems swallowing or breathing
  
  
  • Multiple abnormal nodules that are difficult to follow.
  
  

  
  

  6. Recovery time and precautions to follow after surgery

  
  

  
  
  • The person recovers very fast and can perform a usual activity like a shower just after surgery.
  
  
  • Besides sore throat or trouble swallowing there is nothing to worry about, and no restriction is required you can enjoy ice cream if you like.
  
  

  
  

  7. Excellent Cure rate

  
  

  The cure rate is about 97-99%, with comprehensive and personalized care at Southlake General Surgery, Texas, you can find excellent services for adults, children, and adolescents suffering from an endocrine disease.

  
  

  Prevent Thyroid Problems

  
  

  Luckily you can stop the thyroid from being a severe health problem. By identifying the risk factors, recognizing the symptoms, and diagnosing them early on, you can avoid severe issues that can arise if the thyroid remains untreated.

  
  

  Let’s explore more: 7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer - Southlake General Surgery

  
  

  Appointment

  
  

  For more information on the topic “7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer” or consultation about Thyroid with Dr. Valeria Simone MD, at Southlake General Surgery, Texas. You can contact our healthcare expert today for a quick appointment at +1 (817) 748-0200. You can also make an online appointment with us.

  
  

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The only known factor that can cause thyroid cancer is a significant amount of exposure to radiation.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">3. What if a thyroid nodule is left untreated?</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">The nodules are commonly present in 50-70% of postmenopausal females. They are also commonly to be found in 20-30% of women who are in their 30s or 40s. Only 5% to 10% of nodules are cancerous, if the thyroid nodule is present there is a need for you to go for an ultrasound.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">4. The best test to evaluate a thyroid nodule</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">In the case of the palpated nodule, the best test is ultrasound, also both the nodule and lymph nodes must be examined and a biopsy performed on finding any suspicious activity, at our facility- Southlake General Surgery, in Texas, you can have the entire test/procedure in one appointment.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">5. In what condition should you choose surgery?</p> <br /> <ul class="q-box"> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Large nodule size (larger than 4cm)</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Worrisome ultrasound characteristics</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Suspicious or positive for cancer thyroid biopsy</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Compressive symptoms such as problems swallowing or breathing</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Multiple abnormal nodules that are difficult to follow.</li> <br /> </ul> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">6. Recovery time and precautions to follow after surgery</p> <br /> <ul class="q-box"> <br /> <li class="q-relative">The person recovers very fast and can perform a usual activity like a shower just after surgery.</li> <br /> <li class="q-relative">Besides sore throat or trouble swallowing there is nothing to worry about, and no restriction is required you can enjoy ice cream if you like.</li> <br /> </ul> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">7. Excellent Cure rate</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">The cure rate is about 97-99%, with comprehensive and personalized care at Southlake General Surgery, Texas, you can find excellent services for adults, children, and adolescents suffering from an endocrine disease.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Prevent Thyroid Problems</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Luckily you can stop the thyroid from being a severe health problem. By identifying the risk factors, recognizing the symptoms, and diagnosing them early on, you can avoid severe issues that can arise if the thyroid remains untreated.</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Let’s explore more: <span class="q-inline"><a target="_blank" class="q-box Link___StyledBox-t2xg9c-0 dFkjrQ puppeteer_test_link qu-cursor--pointer qu-hover--textDecoration--underline" title="www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com" href="https://www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com/7-things-you-should-know-about-thyroid-cancer/" rel="noopener nofollow">7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer - Southlake General Surgery</a></span></p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">Appointment</p> <br /> <p class="q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start">For more information on the topic “7 Things you should know about Thyroid Cancer” or consultation about Thyroid with Dr. Valeria Simone MD, at Southlake General Surgery, Texas. You can contact our healthcare expert today for a quick appointment at +1 (817) 748-0200. 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