Few people know, but in the last ten years there has been a substantial increase in cases of a specific type of tumor. We are talking about thyroid cancer, a condition that mainly affects women in the 40-60 years of age range. To meet our readers, today we will understand what the symptoms are and how to prevent this increasingly widespread cancer in recent years.
To be able to discover the possible presence of this tumor it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of nodules in the thyroid. These can be identified by carefully touching the neck area corresponding to this organ. It is not easy, however, to be able to identify disorders directly referable to this tumor. In fact, the thyroid tends to continue to function in an unaltered manner even in the presence of nodules, whether they are malignant or not.
What are the symptoms and how to prevent this increasingly widespread cancer in recent years
There are essentially two tips to prevent thyroid cancer. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the geographical areas in which goiter, that is the enlargement of the thyroid gland, is more widespread. In fact, if this condition affects more than 10% of the population, it is called endemic goiter.
According to theAIRC in areas where this disease is widespread due to a lack of iodine, there is a higher incidence of thyroid tumors. If you belong to these geographical areas it is therefore advisable to include iodized salt in the diet, replacing it with that commonly used in the kitchen. Secondly, it is important to have your thyroid checked by your doctor at least once a year. It will be these who will evaluate, through palpation, if there are any nodules in the thyroid and prescribe an ultrasound to ensure the presence of tumor formations.
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Beware, weight loss is not always a good thing, it can be a symptom of this disease.
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