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Thyroid cancer

A cancer of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging always required
The cause of thyroid cancer is poorly understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Papillary thyroid cancer begins in the follicular cells in your thyroid that produce thyroglobulin (a protein). It's the most common type of thyroid cancer.
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