The team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center specializes in treating all types of thyroid cancers. Learn more about thyroid cancer symptoms and how the condition develops.
General signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer may include:
If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, contact your doctor to learn more about your symptoms and determine an accurate diagnosis.
The type of thyroid cancer you are diagnosed with will determine the next steps in your cancer journey.
Papillary thyroid cancer is known as the most common type of thyroid cancer. This type of cancer forms in the follicular cells, which generate thyroid hormones. Papillary thyroid cancer mostly affects people from 30 to 50, but thyroid cancer can occur at any age.
Similar to papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer is also formed in the follicular calls in the thyroid. This type appears mostly in people older than 50 and may be linked to a family history of thyroid issues.
Considered a type of follicular thyroid cancer, hurthle cell cancer is a rare form of thyroid cancer and is generally more aggressive.
Known as the most dangerous type of thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer starts as papillary or follicular cancer and progressively becomes more aggressive. This type of cancer is likely to spread throughout the body.
If detected early, most thyroid cancers can be cured if treated correctly. Contact the experts at Banner MD Anderson to learn more about treatment options and prognosis.
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