Cancer guide
Thyroid cancer
Most thyroid cancers are highly treatable, and small papillary cancers may not need immediate surgery — active surveillance is a real option now.
What to know first
- Papillary is the most common type and generally has excellent outcomes.
- Small (<1 cm) low-risk papillary cancers may be safely watched, not immediately removed.
- Molecular testing on biopsies can avoid unnecessary surgery for indeterminate nodules.
When to see a doctor
- A new lump in the neck or a nodule felt on the thyroid
- Persistent hoarseness or a change in the voice
- Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of pressure in the neck
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