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
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How serious is papillary thyroid cancer?
Most papillary thyroid cancers are small and respond well to treatment, even if the cancer cells spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. A small portion of papillary thyroid cancers are aggressive and may grow to involve structures in the neck or spread to other areas of the body.
Jan 5, 2024
What is the survival rate for papillary thyroid cancer?
SEER* Stage | 5-Year Relative Survival Rate |
Localized | >99.5% |
Regional | 99% |
Distant | 74% |
All SEER stages combined | >99.5% |
What are early warning signs of thyroid cancer?
Signs and symptoms
a painless lump in the neck (the lump may grow gradually)
trouble swallowing.
difficulty breathing.
changes to the voice, e.g. hoarseness.
swollen lymph glands (lymph nodes) in the neck (the lymph nodes may slowly grow in size over months or years).
Where does papillary thyroid cancer spread to?
Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common kind of thyroid cancer. It may also be called differentiated thyroid cancer. This kind tends to grow very slowly and is most often in only one lobe of the thyroid gland. Even though they grow slowly, papillary cancers often spread to the lymph nodes in the neck.
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