Thyroid Cancer
Cancer of the thyroid is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is more common in women than in men. Most patients are between 25 and 65 years old. There are four main types of cancer of the thyroid (based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope): papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. The chance of recovery (prognosis) depends on the type of thyroid cancer, whether it is just in the thyroid or has spread to other parts of the body (stage), and the patient's age and overall health. Some types of thyroid cancer grow much faster than others. .............. . ...............................................know more about Thyroid cancer People with thyroid cancer have many treatment options. Depending on the type and stage, thyroid cancer may be treated with surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone treatment, external radiation, or chemotherapy. Better result is always achieved when these treatment are combined and i...