What is thyroid cancer?

Also known as: thyroid carcinoma, papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma

The thyroid gland is a small organ in the neck that produces hormones that impact how your body uses energy. When a malignant growth occurs in the thyroid gland, this is known as thyroid cancer. Most cases of thyroid cancer are curable with treatment.

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Reviewed by: Alejandro Diaz, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM