End stage thyroid cancer is the most advanced stage of thyroid cancer and is stage 4 thyroid cancer which means it has spread to the lymph nodes and is harder to cure.
Stage 4 thyroid cancer is fatal especially without treatment.
Although stage 4 thyroid cancer is difficult to treat and cure and a complete cure from stage 4 thyroid cancer may not be possible.
However most types of thyroid cancer do have a 100 percent cure rate in the early stages such as stage 1 and stage 2 but the more advanced the thyroid cancer is the less chance you have at curing it.
The first stage of thyroid cancer is stage 1 which means the thyroid cancer is completely inside your thyroid and is no more than 4 cm across and has not spread to your lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Thyroid cancer is usually painless and shows up as a painless lump or swelling which develops in the neck.
Other symptoms of thyroid cancer can show up after the condition has reached an advanced stage and can include unexplained hoarseness which lasts for more than a few weeks.
The age that thyroid cancer is most common is people between the ages of 30 to 50 although thyroid cancer can occur in anyone of any age.
Thyroid cancer can occur in anyone of any age but mostly affects people ages 30 to 50 years old and Follicular thyroid cancer most often affects people older than age 50 and Anaplastic thyroid cancer is a very rare type of cancer which typically occurs in adults 60 and older.
Thyroid cancer occurs when thyroid cells grow abnormally and because the symptoms of thyroid cancer are vague and can also mimic other less serious conditions it is possible to have thyroid cancer for years without knowing it.
Treatments for thyroid cancer instead of chemotherapy are external radiation therapy, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine therapy and surgery.
Surgery to remove the thyroid cancer is the most common first treatment if the thyroid cancer can be removed easily.
Thyroid cancer can be cured if it's caught soon enough although once it spreads too far it becomes harder to cure but most cases of thyroid cancer are highly curable.
A person with thyroid cancer may live 1 to 5 years without treatment although with treatment a person with thyroid cancer may live 20 years or even live a normal lifespan if the thyroid cancer is cured fully.
Thyroid cancer is 100% curable in most cases although in some cases the thyroid cancer may not be fully cured especially if it's spread to far or not caught and treated soon enough.
Thyroid cancer is very serious because thyroid cancer can be and is deadly if not treated soon enough or not treated at all.
However the good news is that most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured and are highly treatable if caught soon enough as thyroid cancer develops slower than most other kinds of cancer.
The chance of surviving thyroid cancer after diagnoses and treatment is as high as 98 percent and most people live 20 years or even longer after diagnoses and treatment for thyroid cancer.
Most thyroid cancers can be cured, especially if they have not spread to distant parts of the body.
If the thyroid cancer can't be cured, the goal of treatment for the thyroid cancer may be to remove or destroy as much of the thyroid cancer as possible and to keep it from growing, spreading, or returning for as long as possible.
More than 85 out of every 100 men (more than 85%) survive their thyroid cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed.
Almost 95 out of 100 women (almost 95%) survive their thyroid cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed.
After a thyroid cancer diagnoses follow up endocrinology visits and tests may be about every six months after your initial diagnosis and treatment, and then be less frequent if you continue to stay cancer free.
Tests for thyroid cancer usually include neck ultrasounds and blood work to monitor your hormone levels and tumor markers.
Typically, thyroid cancer doesn't trigger any signs or symptoms in its early stages.
As the thyroid cancer grows, you may notice a lump that can be felt through the skin in your neck.
You may notice changes to your voice, including hoarseness of your voice, or difficulty swallowing.
Some people with thyroid cancer may develop pain in their neck or throat.
A person may have thyroid cancer for months or years before a doctor finds the thyroid cancer during a routine examination or a scan.
One of the first symptoms of thyroid cancer is a lump in the neck.
As the thyroid cancer condition progresses, it may cause a sore throat, a hoarse voice, and neck pain.
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid nodules are common but usually are not cancer.
There are different types of thyroid cancer.
Age, gender, and being exposed to radiation can affect the risk of thyroid cancer.