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What to ask your doctor about thyroid cancer

Men and woman discussing thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

How would I know if I had thyroid cancer?
A member of my family has thyroid cancer so am I at risk of getting it myself?
Is there a gene test for thyroid cancer?
Should I be screened?
What screening tests are available?
Are my children more at risk if I have had thyroid cancer?
Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of thyroid cancer?

Updated: 29 June 2011

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