{"id":212,"date":"2020-01-08T16:50:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T22:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwhearing.fm1.dev\/throat\/thyroid-cancer\/"},"modified":"2020-07-22T17:36:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T22:36:18","slug":"thyroid-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/ent\/head-neck\/thyroid-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones used to regulate your body\u2019s metabolism. Though relatively rare, thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply in the thyroid gland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, patients with thyroid cancer frequently do well because it is usually detected early and responds well to treatment. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible if you experience any symptoms of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several signs that might<\/em> indicate thyroid cancer. These include a lump or swelling in the neck; neck, throat or ear pain; difficulty swallowing and\/or breathing; hoarseness; chronic cough; swollen lymph nodes and wheezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These don\u2019t necessarily indicate the presence of thyroid cancer, which is fairly uncommon, but a physician should investigate to be on the safe side. Your doctor may perform a biopsy in order to diagnose or rule out cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of thyroid cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n