THYROID CANCER
The cancer develops in thyroid gland cells, the gland located in the neck below Adam’s apple like a shape of butterfly. This disease mainly causes discomfort in swallowing hoarseness, swollen lymph nodes around the neck area and or lump on the neck. The disease mainly shows among females the age between 30 to 50 years. The disease occurred mainly due to genetic issues.
The disease is rare and medical professionals cannot diagnose the disease easily.
SYMPTOMS
At the beginning thyroid cancer symptom does not look like a major issue. The first sign can look like a lump or nodule in the neck area. The following problems also can be symptom of the cancer;
- Constant wheezing or difficult breathing
- Neck pain with ear pain
- Swollen lymph nodes in Neck
- Hot flashes
- Frequent cough, not related to cold
- Hot flashes
- Hoarse voice
- Trouble swallowing
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
If you feel discomfort in the neck area and face problems with weight then you need to connect with a specialist. Specialists can guide for further procedures to treat the disease. You need to take advice from oncologists at the beginning. It makes the treatment method easy.
Common tests and procedures
- Thyroid function tests (TFTs): The blood tests help to understand the thyroid hormone level.
- Ultrasound: Check the number and sizes of the lumps and nodules. Check those are solid or determine the lymph sizes are big or small.
- Thyroid biopsy: A sample of the tissue of thyroid is checked through a microscopic method.
- Genetic test: determine the genes to ensure the chances of thyroid cancer.
What not to do
- Using hot or ice bags on swelling
- Doing home remedies
- Taking medicine by own
- Taking advice from internet videos or posts
Thyroid problems are mainly shown in women, but men also need to be conscious to feel any discomfort in voice or neck area. If females have any problem in periods they need to connect with a gynecologist. Period problems can be a symptom of Thyroid related issues. Gynecologists can help for further treatment procedures.
Dr. Suvro Ganguly is one of the best Surgeons in Kolkata in the Department of Oncosurgery with special interest in Coloproctology. He joined Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in December 2018 and is practicing as a Surgeon in the Department of Oncosurgery with special interest in Coloproctology. He specializes in colorectal surgery, cancer surgery, advanced laparoscopy, advanced GI surgery and laser proctology.
