What are early warning signs of thyroid cancer?

People with a family history of thyroid cancer or who have rare syndromes involving tumors of multiple glands are at a greater risk for thyroid cancers. There are different types of thyroid cancer (carcinoma of the thyroid), and the most common types (papillary carcinoma and follicular carcinoma) are highly curable if detected early. read more

Signs of cancer in the thyroid are not always obvious. So it’s important to pay attention to any changes, such as: Unusual nodules, or bumps, on your neck; Persistent hoarseness or other voice changes Persistent, unexplained cough; Pain in the neck or throat; Sensitivity in the neck; Anyone who has had prior radiation to the neck could be at higher risk for the disease and needs to be particularly aware of such signs. read more

If you have thyroid cancer, you probably didn’t notice any signs of it in the early stages. read more