Thyroid cancer

Updated: 2020-01-21

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Overview

Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck (thyroid).

Symptoms

Symptoms include a lump on the neck, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing.

Treatments

Treatment, which is usually successful, includes surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation, and chemotherapy.

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