THYROID CANCER SYMPTOMS
Initially, though, people may go into the doctor because they notice the following symptoms and signs:
1. Lump in the Neck
Not all thyroid nodules are big enough to cause a noticeable lump. Some people, though, may notice a lump in the front of their neck. You may be able to see it, or perhaps you can't see it but you can feel it. Other people may notice a lump in your neck when you swallow. The most common way that a thyroid lump (and potential thyroid cancer) is detected, however, is when a doctor performs a thyroid exam and feels your thyroid.
2. Swollen Lymph Node
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are another symptom of thyroid cancer (a symptom not related to thyroid nodules). Thyroid cancer can spread to the lymph nodes, which are scattered throughout your body to help you fight infection. The lymph nodes in your neck (you can feel them under your jaw) become swollen when you have a cold or sore throat.
3. Hoarse Voice
Your thyroid gland sits just below the larynx. A thyroid nodule may be pressing on the voice box, causing hoarseness or voice changes. This is an uncommon way that thyroid cancer is detected.
4. Difficulty Swallowing or Breathing
The thyroid is on top of your trachea—the windpipe. A developing thyroid cancer may put pressure on your trachea, making breathing more difficult. Your esophagus is below your trachea, so again, a developing thyroid cancer can cause trouble swallowing.
5. Neck Pain
Pain is usually a clue that something in your anatomy isn't working quite as it should. If you have neck pain that lasts longer than a few weeks, you should make an appointment with your doctor to figure out what's causing it.
6. Throat Pain
Similar to neck pain, if you have throat pain that won't go away, you should go to see your doctor. It's a possible symptom of thyroid cancer.
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