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THYROID CANCER

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Topic: Thyroid
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Sort Desciption: Many types of tumors can develop in the thyroid gland. Most of these tumors are benign, or noncancerous. Others are cancerous, which means they can spread into nearby tissues and to other parts of the body. ...

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The thyroid gland is located under the Adam's apple in the front part of the neck. In most people it cannot be seen or felt. It has 2 lobes, called the right lobe and the left lobe, joined by a narrow isthmus. This gland takes up iodine from the diet and the blood and makes a thyroid hormone that is important for many body functions. The thyroid gland contains mainly 2 types of cells: Thyroid follicle cells actually make and store thyroid hormone. They also make a special thyroid protein called thyroglobulin. C cells make another hormone, calcitonin. Different cancers develop from each kind of cell. The differences are important because they determine the seriousness of the cancer and the type of treatment needed. Many types of tumors can develop in the thyroid gland. Most of these tumors are benign, or noncancerous. Others are cancerous, which means they can spread into nearby tissues and to other parts of the body. Because the thyroid gland is close to the skin, tumors often appear as bumps in the neck. They are called thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules can develop at any age, but they are most common in adults, occurring in one-third of all people. Often people find these bumps themselves by seeing or feeling them. Other times they are never noticed and never cause a problem. ...

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