What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer?
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Dr. Patrick Maguire answered:The majority of thyroid cancer patients are asymptomatic (have no symptoms). About 75% of patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer present to their doctor with a neck mass. Others are found to have a mass palpable on routine physical examination by their general doctor. About 25% of patients will report dysphagia, the sensation of food sticking when they swallow. Hoarseness or other voice changes can occur. Difficulty breathing occurs rarely with advanced or aggressive disease.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe majority of thyroid cancer patients are asymptomatic (have no symptoms). About 75% of patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer present to their doctor with a neck mass. Others are found to have a mass palpable on routine physical examination by... More -
Healthwise answered:Thyroid cancer can cause many symptoms, including:
- A lump or swelling in your neck. This is the most common symptom.
- Pain in your neck and sometimes in your ears.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Difficulty breathing or constant wheezing.
- Hoarseness that is not related to a cold.
- A cough that continues and is not related to a cold.
Some people may not have any symptoms. Their doctors may find a lump or nodule in the neck during a routine physical exam.
Thyroid cancer can cause many symptoms, including: A lump or swelling in your neck. This is the most common symptom. Pain in your neck and sometimes in your ears. Difficulty swallowing. Difficulty breathing or constant wheezing. Hoarseness... More -
Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:Possible signs of thyroid cancer include a swelling or lump in the neck. Thyroid cancer may not cause early symptoms. It is sometimes found during a routine physical exam. Symptoms may occur as the tumor gets bigger. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
- A lump in the neck.
- Trouble breathing.
- Trouble Swallowing.
- Hoarseness.
This answer is based on source information from the National Cancer Institute.
Possible signs of thyroid cancer include a swelling or lump in the neck. Thyroid cancer may not cause early symptoms. It is sometimes found during a routine physical exam. Symptoms may occur as the tumor gets bigger. Other conditions may cause... More -
Dr. Eric Genden of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:There are usually no symptoms of thyroid cancer. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how the cancer is usually found during a routine exam.
There are usually no symptoms of thyroid cancer. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how the cancer is usually found during a routine exam. More
