What does thyroid cancer feel like?

You may be able to identify one just by looking in the mirror. Face the mirror with your chin raised a little. Swallow and look for a bump on either side of your windpipe near your Adam’s apple. read more

If you feel any changes to your thyroid glands or are experiencing symptoms like tenderness or difficulty swallowing, it is important to talk to your doctor. “Thyroid cancer is a very curable disease; it just needs to be treated right away,” Lorch says. read more

Papillary is most common (75% of all thyroid cancer) so if you have thyroid cancer, this's probably what you have. Anaplastic is very aggressive and is deadly, so you most likely do not have this one. read more