Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroid cancer occurs in thyroid cells - a butterfly-shaped gland located just below your neck, below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Thyroid cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it causes pain and swelling in your neck. Most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured with treatment. In this blog, we will focus on its diagnosis and treatment! Diagnosis Tests and procedures used to diagnose thyroid cancer: Physical examination Blood test Ultrasound imaging Removal of a sample of thyroid tissue CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging tests that use the radioactive form of iodine Genetic testing Once you’ve been diagnosed for Thyroid Cancer, its treatment begins. Thyroid Cancer Treatment Your thyroid cancer treatment options depend on the type and stage of your thyroid cancer, your overall health, and your preferences. Surgery Most peop