Thyroid cancer is a tumor that develops in the thyroid gland. Symptoms may include an enlarged thyroid gland, sore throat, and fatigue.
The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in recent decades, possibly due to advances in diagnostic techniques. According to 2020 figures, more than 950,000 people in the United States have thyroid cancer.
4 Main Types of Thyroid Cancer
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: As the most common type of thyroid cancer, this accounts for about 80 percent of all thyroid cancer cases. Papillary thyroid cancer is usually slow-growing, easy to treat, and has a favorable prognosis.
Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma: Follicular thyroid carcinoma accounts for about 15 percent of all thyroid cancers. These are like papillary thyroid carcinomas but have a higher rate of metastasis….