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The following sources were used in preparing our information about thyroid cancer.
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Thyroid Cancer Causes, Risk Factors,
and Prevention
Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer.
Learn more about the risk factors for thyroid cancer.
Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors●
What Causes...
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Thyroid cancer is a cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. Learn more about thyroid cancer here.
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For thyroid cancer that has not spread to distant sites, surgery is usually the primary or first treatment. Learn about other treatment options here.
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Certain risk factors may increase your chance of developing thyroid cancer. This guide will help you learn about possible causes of thyroid cancer.
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Treating Thyroid Cancer
If you've been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your
treatment options with you. It's important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option
against the possible risks and side effects.
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About Thyroid Cancer
Overview and Types
If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer or are worried about it, you likely have a
lot of questions. Learning some basics is a good place to start.
What Is Thyroid Cancer?●
Research and Statistics
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If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, this short, simple guide can help.
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Thyroid Cancer Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers
may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case.
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