A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly. Swelling in the neck. Pain in the front of the neck, sometimes going up to the ears. Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away.
One may also ask, how can you test for thyroid cancer at home?
In the same fashion, performing a self-check for thyroid cancer can detect an enlarged lymph node. The way to perform a self-check for thyroid cancer would involve moving your fingers around the middle of your neck where your thyroid is. It would also involve moving your fingers throughout both sides of your neck.
- Fatigue.
- Weight gain.
- Weight loss.
- Slowed heart rate.
- Increased heart rate.
- Sensitivity to heat.
- Sensitivity to cold.
Also question is, what is the death rate for thyroid cancer?
Follicular thyroid cancer
| SEER Stage | 5-Year Relative Survival Rate |
|---|---|
| Localized | near 100% |
| Regional | 97% |
| Distant | 64% |
| All SEER stages combined | 98% |