Frequently asked question: What is differentiated thyroid cancer?

Differentiated thyroid cancer arises in those thyroid cells which produce thyroid hormone. There are two types of differentiated thyroid cancer, papillary and follicular. The papillary form is most common.

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What types of thyroid cancer occur in children?

There are two types of thyroid cancer in children: Differentiated thyroid cancer Medullary thyroid cancer

What is medullary thyroid cancer?

Medullary cancer arises in the C cells of your thyroid gland. The C cells are nestled between the follicles in the thyro…

How is differentiated thyroid cancer treated?

The treatment for this type of cancer is the surgical removal of the entire thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy). If meta…

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How is thyroid hormone produced?

How many different types of thyroid hormone are there?

What is the prognosis for differentiated thyroid cancer?

How is the thyroid gland controlled?

What are the possible causes of hypothyroidism that starts during childhood or adolescence?

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