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    If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Thyroid cancer, seek medical attention immediately.

    Thyroid cancer may not always cause notable symptoms.

    The first sign of cancer in thyroid gland is often a nodule.

    Other notable symptoms include:

    • Hoarse voice
    • Neck pain, accompanied by ear pain in some cases
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swollen lymph nodes in the Neck
    • Difficulty breathing or Constant wheezing
    • Frequent cough, not related to cold
    • Hot flashes

    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    This genetic change could be the result of:

    • Thyroid cancer results from thyroid cells that have undergone genetic changes and grow abnormally.
    • Family history
    • Constant exposure to radiation as in case of employees working in nuclear power plants
    • Radiation treatment for cancers
    • Diet low in iodine
    • Gender: Women are at increased risk of developing thyroid cancer

    Prevention

    • Take steps to prevent exposure to radiation.
    • Genetic testing may be recommended in case you are at inherited risk of developing thyroid cancer.

    Complications

    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Injury to the voice box after thyroid surgery.
    • Reduced calcium levels in the body in case the parathyroid gland is accidentally removed.
    • Spread of the cancer to other organs including lungs and bones.

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