What is the survival rate for thyroid cancer?

Survival rates of thyroid cancer are based on outcomes of people who've had the disease. Find the survival rates for thyroid cancer here. read more

Anaplastic thyroid cancer. The 5-year relative survival rate for anaplastic (undifferentiated) carcinomas, all of which are considered stage IV, is around 7% (based on patients diagnosed between 1985 and 1991). read more

This type of cancer has a high cure rate—10-year survival rates for all patients with papillary thyroid cancer estimated at over 90%. Cervical metastasis (spread to lymph nodes in the neck) are present in 50% of small papillary carcinomas and in more than 75% of the larger papillary thyroid carcinomas. read more

The survival rate and prognosis of thyroid cancer depends upon a few factors, including the individual's age, the size of the tumor, and whether there is metastasis or spread of the tumor. It is not possible to prevent most cases of thyroid cancer. read more