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Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. (To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer?)
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Thyroid Cancer?

Quiz: Do You Understand Thyroid Cancer?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Thyroid nodules or lumps in the neck are uncommon.

Explanation:

Thyroid nodules or lumps in the neck are very common, so your doctor will need to perform various tests to diagnose the issue.

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Difficulty swallowing can be a symptom of thyroid cancer.

Explanation:

Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a lump in your neck, difficulty swallowing, changes to your voice and pain in the neck and throat.

2

Chemotherapy is rarely used for thyroid cancer.

Explanation:

The treatment for thyroid cancer involves surgery, replacement with thyroid hormone that’s slightly higher than normal physiological levels, and in some situations, radioactive iodine therapy. Chemotherapy is rarely used for thyroid cancer.

3

If you’re diagnosed with thyroid cancer while you’re pregnant, there generally isn’t any adverse effect on the pregnancy

Explanation:

If you’re diagnosed with thyroid cancer while you’re pregnant, there generally isn’t any adverse effect on the pregnancy. In most cases, a woman won’t undergo treatment until she has the baby and is finished breastfeeding

4

Once it's treated, there's no chance thyroid cancer will return.

Explanation:

Thyroid cancer can usually be cured. Despite treatment, it can return, even if you've had your thyroid removed.

Thyroid Cancer Recovery and Prognosis

The thyroid is a gland that exists at the base of our necks. We all have one, and you can actually feel your own thyroid if you put your finger just above the little notch at your neck. It’s a dumbbell-shaped structure, not unlike my bowtie. It’s an important structure. It’s a gland. It produces hormones.

The thyroid gland makes hormones that help regulate your metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature