Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is when abnormal cells in the thyroid gland start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. 

The symptoms of thyroid cancer include a lump in your neck, a hoarse voice, a sore throat or difficulty in swallowing. 

Your GP will ask about your symptoms. They'll decide whether to refer you for tests or to a specialist. 

Survival for thyroid cancer depends upon the type and stage of your thyroid cancer.

There are different types of thyroid cancer. The stage of a cancer tells you its size and whether it has spread. It helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. 

Possible treatments include surgery, radiotherapy, targeted drugs and chemotherapy. What treatment you have depends on your type of thyroid cancer, how big it is and whether it's spread anywhere else in your body.

Find out about the latest UK research looking at thyroid cancer.

Get support to cope during and after thyroid cancer treatment.

Some factors might increase your risk of developing thyroid cancer. This doesn’t mean that you will definitely develop thyroid cancer if you have any of them.