Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.
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Detailed information on targeted therapy for thyroid tumors.
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A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more.
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After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.
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Read on for details about the treatment choices for thyroid cancer.
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Read on for a detailed look at how chemotherapy is used to treat thyroid cancer.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland helps control hormones in your body and is part of the endocrine system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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