As Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, top medical experts are reminding the public of signs, symptoms and treatment options. So, what is thyroid cancer and who is most at risk?
The odds of developing thyroid cancer in the U.S. are about 1.2% across sexes, with a five-year relative survival rate at 98.3%, according to the latest figures from the National Cancer Institute. It’s estimated that nearly 45,000 new cases will occur in 2021, comprising 2.3% of all new cancer cases, and 2,200 projected deaths, or 0.4% of all cancer deaths.
If a patient notices a lump in their lower mid-line neck, which suggests a thyroid mass, there’s a high probability the nodule is benign, several experts told Fox News. Dr. Cord Sturgeon, professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg ...
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