Symptoms of Thyroid cancer. Photo/CV sinlas
According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 1.2% of people will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer during their lives. That being said, over 98% of people with thyroid cancer survive at least five years after the diagnosis.
Thinking about cancer is always scary, but knowing more about the signs and symptoms is very important: not only can it help you, it can also help your friends and family.
What Is Thyroid cancer? Who Is at risk? In your neck, there is a butterfly-shaped gland known as the thyroid. The thyroid makes the hormones that keep your body working normally. According to study, there are different types of thyroid cancer. The people who are at most risk are women between the ages of 25 and 65, people whose family members have had thyroid cancer, and people who have previously had radiation treatment.
Pain in your neck and throat
One of the most noticeable symptoms of thyroid cancer is the pain in the throat and neck, you may have pain in the front of the neck that can actually radiate all the way up to the ears.
Difficulty swallowing
Because thyroid cancer may cause the thyroid gland to swell up, it can make eating and swallow very difficult.
Changes to your voice
Many people who have thyroid cancer notice that they experience changes in the sound of their voice. These changes may be mild, like hoarseness from a sore throat, or may be more serious like a tonal change.
A lump you can feel through your skin
The symptom most people associate with thyroid cancer is a significant lump in the neck, which can be felt and seen through the skin which can grow very rapidly, becoming noticeable very quickly.
Swollen lymph nodes
Aside from the lump in the front of the neck, people with thyroid cancer may also notice other neck swellings. The lymph nodes will often swell as a symptom of thyroid cancer.
Chronic cough
If you notice that you have a constant cough but it isn’t from a cold, it may be a sign of thyroid cancer.
Trouble in breathing
Another sign of thyroid cancer is trouble breathing. Anytime you have trouble breathing, you should take it seriously.