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Thyroid Cancer

Source: www.cancer.ca
Topic: Thyroid
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Sort Desciption: This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have thyroid cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you. ...

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Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped gland is located in the lower part of the neck, just in front of the Adamâ s apple cartilage. It has two lobes, connected by some tissue called the isthmus. The thyroid produces thyroxine (an iodine-containing hormone that regulates the bodyâ s metabolism). The pituitary gland controls the function of the thyroid through another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

The four main types of thyroid cancer are:
Papillary carcinomaâ slow growing, develops on one or both sides of the thyroid
Follicular carcinomaâ slow growing, but faster than papillary carcinoma
Medullary thyroid cancerâ faster growing than papillary or follicular carcinomas, can run in families
Anaplastic thyroid cancerâ fast growing
Other types of thyroid cancer are very rare.

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