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Thyroid cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from thyroid glands. It is located at the base of your neck, – just behind the small hollow where your collar bones meet. The thyroid gland is small, it produces hormones that regulate every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.
Causes:
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exposure to radiation during childhood
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to reduce swelling and infection in organs such as the thymus, tonsils, and lymph nodes
Symptoms:
1.
Neck lump
2. Hoarseness or difficulty swallowing
3. Trouble breathing
4. Swollen lymph nodes, especially in your neck
5. Pain in your throat or neck, sometimes spreading up to your ears
6. voice changes
7. difficulty speaking
Treatments:
1.
Radiotherapy
2. Chemotherapy
3. Hormone therapy
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