What are the common hazards of thyroid cancer

What are the common hazards of thyroid cancer? In the early stage of thyroid cancer, the symptoms are not very obvious, and the harm to the patient is not obvious, but as the disease worsens, the harm gradually becomes more and more serious, but at this time the best time for treatment is missed, so it is important to understand the hazards of thyroid cancer and treat it in time. So what are the common hazards of thyroid cancer?

The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple in men. A normal thyroid gland is thin and soft, and cannot be seen or touched. Once it swells or lumps appear, it may protrude externally. Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumor in the endocrine system and can occur at all ages. The incidence rate begins to rise significantly at the age of 20, peaks at the age of 30 to 40, and is twice as common in women as in men. Therefore, women should pay more attention to it.

What harm does thyroid cancer cause to patients?

Most thyroid cancer patients present with painless lumps at the beginning of the disease. As the disease progresses, the patient gradually feels pain. The pain symptoms of thyroid cancer vary greatly due to different pathological classifications. Papillary adenocarcinoma and follicular carcinoma grow slowly and are less malignant. They metastasize later, so they present with painless lumps in the early and middle stages. In the late stage, pain occurs due to the infiltration of the tumor into surrounding tissues. Undifferentiated carcinoma is highly malignant and grows rapidly. The lumps often increase in size and grow diffusely in the vincristine. There are persistent or intermittent distending pain and dull pain. The painful area refuses to be pressed. The patient often affects his diet and sleep due to the pain.

Since thyroid surgery is prone to surgical complications such as hoarseness and hypocalcemia, the scope of surgical resection needs to be determined based on the patient's condition and medical technology conditions, and must comply with the principles of tumor resection. At the same time, efforts should be made to preserve nerve functions and improve the patient's quality of life.

After surgery, patients with thyroid cancer can basically eat and work normally, and should appropriately control iodine-rich foods, avoid excessive fatigue, and avoid smoking and drinking. It is necessary to pay attention to thyroid examinations, including imaging and thyroid function tests, and seek medical attention in a timely manner if abnormalities are found.