Getting diagnosed with thyroid cancer

See your GP if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. Or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer.

Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to thyroid cancer.

There is no screening programme for thyroid cancer. But some people, who may be at a high risk of developing thyroid cancer, can have a screening test.

Your GP or specialist might arrange for you to have tests. You usually have an ultrasound scan and the doctor might take a sample of cells (biopsy).