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How is thyroid cancer diagnosed? How is it usually treated? Get the answers here. Choose a subject from the left hand menu, or if you haven’t got time for that, get the fast facts… Affects: The thyroid gland. It’s more common in girls Types: Papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic Causes: Usually unknown, but can be caused by an inherited faulty gene or exposure to radiation Most common symptoms: A swollen neck, a croaky voice and difficulty breathing Tests: Ultrasound scan, blood tests and a biopsy Treatment: Surgery, radioactive iodine and thyroid hormone replacement therapy. |
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