Thyroid Cancer - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck and produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.

Symptoms-

A lump in the throat

Hoarseness

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Difficulty swallowing

Pain in the neck and throat

A cough

A sore throat

Causes-
It's not clear what causes Thyroid cancer. Possible risk factors are

Female sex

Radiation therapy

Inherited genetic syndromes

A family history of Thyroid cancer

History of breast cancer

Specialists to visit
Nuclear Medicine Doctor
Endocrinologist
General Surgeon
Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.cancer.org