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Thyroid Cancer: symptoms, tests and treatment
Thyroid cancer usually presents as a painless lump in the front of the neck. Most types grow slowly and are cured with surgery. A fine-needle test (FNAC) and ultrasound decide whether the nodule needs removal.
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Warning signs of thyroid cancer
- A lump in the front of the neck that moves with swallowing
- Hoarse voice lasting more than two weeks
- Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of pressure in the neck
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
These signs often have other causes. If one lasts more than two to three weeks, see a doctor and get it checked.
Who is at higher risk
- Previous radiation to the neck (in childhood)
- Family history of thyroid cancer
- Certain genetic syndromes
- Female sex (more nodules overall)
- Iodine deficiency in some regions
How thyroid cancer is diagnosed
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Neck ultrasound
Shows the size and features of the nodule and any lymph nodes.
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FNAC (fine-needle aspiration)
A thin needle sample classifies the nodule and guides surgery.
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Thyroid function blood tests
Check whether the gland is over- or under-active; most thyroid cancers have normal hormone levels.
Treatment options
The right plan depends on the stage, the type of cancer and your overall health. Most patients receive more than one of these.
Surgery
Removal of half or all of the thyroid, sometimes with neck lymph nodes.
Hormone replacement
Thyroxine tablets after the gland is removed, adjusted with blood tests.
Referral for further treatment
Some patients need additional treatment after surgery at a partner centre; we continue follow-up and hormone adjustment here.
Thyroid Cancer treatment at ZenHeal Cancer Hospital
Head and neck and surgical oncologists at ZenHeal operate on thyroid cancers and manage lifelong hormone follow-up. Same-day Free OPD: +91 99307 09000.
ZenHeal Cancer Hospital, Varanasi
Dafi Highway, Opposite Aryan International School Road, Amara Bypass, Dafi
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ZenHeal Cancer Hospital, Prayagraj
9, Malviya Road, George Town, Near Police Station
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Where to get treatment
Read the city guide for thyroid cancer treatment in Varanasi on ZenOnco.io, then book a same-day Free OPD with us.
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Common questions about thyroid cancer
No. Most nodules are benign. Ultrasound and FNAC decide which ones need surgery.
If the whole thyroid is removed, yes — daily thyroxine. Levels are checked with simple blood tests.
The common types (papillary and follicular) are cured in most patients with surgery and follow-up.