There are four main types of thyroid cancer:

  • Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type in younger people and is usually
    slow-growing.
  • Follicular thyroid cancer is also usually slow-growing.
  • Medullary thyroid cancer sometimes runs in families.
  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer is rare in younger people.

The treatment information here covers papillary and follicular thyroid cancer. If you have another type of thyroid cancer and want to find out more, please contact us.