Open AccessEpidemiology and Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Author(s) -
Bharathi Srilatha,
Hima Bindu A,
D Soumya
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of cancer science and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5956
DOI - 10.4172/1948-5956.s17-011
Subject(s) - epidemiology , medicine , thyroid cancer , cancer , thyroid , omics , bioinformatics , intensive care medicine , pathology , biology
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which are important in the normal regulation of the metabolism of the body. Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system consisting of several subtypes like papillary carcinoma, and follicular carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, and anaplastic carcinoma. Treatment depends on a number of factors, including the type of thyroid cancer, the size of the nodule, the patient's age, and whether the cancer has spread. Most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured with treatment like Radiation therapy chemotherapy and radioactive iodine. Recommended thyroid treatment approaches depend on the type of thyroid disease, and in some cases, the severity of the condition. © 2011 Srilatha B, et al