Thyroid cancer: signs to look for, treatments and how to cope with a diagnosis

Thyroid cancer is rare and usually very treatable. Here are the key thyroid cancer symptoms, who is most at risk of developing it and how it’s treated.

 What is thyroid cancer? {#overview}

About your thyroid

Signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer {#symptoms}

Who is more at risk of thyroid cancer?

The different types of thyroid cancer

Can thyroid cancer be cured?

When to see a doctor {#when-to-see-a-doctor}

How to prepare for a consultation

Diagnosis {#diagnosis}

How to cope with thyroid cancer  {#treatment}

Coming to terms with your diagnosis and getting through treatment

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References

Dr Roger Henderson

Wendy Golledge

Dr Ann Nainan

Dr Adiele Hoffman

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Thyroid cancer is rare and usually very treatable. Here are the key thyroid cancer symptoms, who is most at risk of developing it and how it’s treated