Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms And Signs

Like many other forms of cancer, there are few thyroid cancer symptoms and signs in the early stages. But someone with thyroid cancer would probably first notice a small lump or nodule in the front of the neck. This is not cause for immediate alarm since more than 95 percent of such nodules are benign. But it is a good reason for getting a professional diagnosis as soon as possible.

Thyroid cancer diagnosis If the disease continues to grow and spread, the following thyroid cancer symptoms and signs might begin to appear and lead to a thyroid cancer diagnosis.

• Neck lump - in the front of the neck near the Adam's apple
• Neck nodule
• Neck swelling
• Neck pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty speaking
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swollen neck lymph nodes
• Throat pain
• Voice changes

The death of Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist several years ago triggered an increase in interest in thyroid cancer symptoms and signs, and helped bring more public awareness to the threat of the disease.

The happy fact however, is that most thyroid cancer patients stand a very good chance of surviving, especially if the disease is diagnosed early.