TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Technology is now able to detect cancer faster. Thyroid cancer suspected cases should be screened for ultrasound, sometimes followed by a biopsy, and all supervised by the surgeon.
Jean-Pierre Jeannon, consultant ear, nose, throat (ENT) surgeon at London Bridge Hospital says patients with thyroid cancer usually have a blood function test. thyroid normal ones. Thus, he needs to be aware of the physical manifestations of the tumor.
“Thyroid cancer usually appears as a swelling or lump in the front of the neck, next to the Adam’s apple,” the surgeon said. Express.
Usually a hard, slow-growing lump that moves up and down during swallowing and tends to be painless. Another indication of thyroid cancer is swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Jeannon explains, “If the swelling goes away within a few weeks, this is usually a sign the body is fighting an infection and is nothing to worry about. However, if the swelling continues to get bigger, feels hard to the touch, and doesn’t go away after two weeks, you should see a doctor.”
Further indications of thyroid cancer can include difficulty swallowing. “Often accompanied by a sore throat, difficulty swallowing can be an unpleasant and debilitating symptom,” says Jeannon.
He said tonsillitis and/or respiratory infections were often the cause of difficulty swallowing. However, if it persists for more than three weeks and gets worse over time, he recommends seeing a doctor for a checkup.
“This could be a sign of thyroid cancer,” he said.
Unexplained hoarseness may also be a sign of a growing tumor, but it can also be a sign of a bacterial infection.
“If it’s persistent and doesn’t go away after three weeks, seek help from a doctor,” Jeannon advised.
Another possible sign of thyroid cancer is difficulty breathing or noise. You should consult a doctor if you experience the following five main signs of thyroid cancer:
– Swelling or lump in the front of the neck.
– Swollen glands in the neck.
-Difficulty swallowing
-Unexplained hoarse voice.
-Difficulty breathing
Jeannon identified four different types of thyroid cancer:
Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC)
This is the most common type of thyroid cancer and has the best prognosis.
“More than 90 percent of people with this type of cancer survive,” he said.
Cancer Thyroid Follicular (FTC)
This less common type of thyroid cancer, is treated in the same way as PTC, treated with total thyroidectomy followed by radio-iodine therapy for more advanced cases.
Cancer Thyroid Medulla (MTC)
MCT is a rare form that is often associated with an inherited condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN). To treat, the lymph nodes and thyroid gland are usually removed during surgery.
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (ATC)
ATC is very rare and has the worst prognosis, usually progressing to death. “Treatment for cancer this rare is palliative chemotherapy,” said Jeannon.
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