What are the types of thyroid cancer? What are the dangers of thyroid cancer?

Specific types of thyroid cancer include: papillary thyroid carcinoma, follicular thyroid carcinoma, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, and medullary thyroid carcinoma.

1. Papillary thyroid carcinoma

This type of thyroid cancer accounts for about 60% to 65% of thyroid cancers. It is a low-grade malignant tumor that occurs most frequently in women aged 30 to 45. Single onset is more common, and if not treated in time, it is prone to cervical lymph node metastasis, lung metastasis, and bone marrow metastasis.

2. Follicular thyroid carcinoma

Follicular thyroid carcinoma is relatively rare, accounting for only about 20% of the incidence of thyroid cancer. It is more common in middle-aged women, develops rapidly, and is a moderately malignant tumor.

3. Anaplastic thyroid cancer

Anaplastic thyroid cancer is highly malignant and is more common in the elderly and frail. Systemic metastasis can occur in the early stages of the disease.

4. Medullary thyroid cancer

Medullary thyroid cancer is relatively rare, accounting for only 3.4% of thyroid cancer. It is characterized by sporadic and familial occurrence, and lymph node or hematogenous metastasis may occur in the early and middle stages of the disease.