Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer appears to be increasing in frequency and is almost always treated successfully (95% can be cured). The most common sign of thyroid cancer is the development of a lump in or on the thyroid gland or swelling of the gland. Other symptoms suggesting thyroid cancer include hoarseness of the voice, difficulty swallowing and swelling of the lymph glands in the neck.
Treatments for thyroid cancer include surgery to remove the gland followed by radioactive iodine
therapy and lifelong thyroxine replacement therapy.
ARTICLE: Women in more danger than men
ARTICLE: Thyroid cancer increase in NSW
Cancer Council Booklet – UNDERSTANDING THYROID CANCER
The ATF with our chief medical advisors, Prof. Leigh Delbridge and Prof. Bruce Robinson contributed to this recent publication with information relating to diagnosis and treatments of thyroid cancer. It is highly recommended by The ATF and can be downloaded from www.cancercouncil.com.au or phone 13 11 20 for a copy.