Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Thyroid Cancer Treatment At Sheba Medical Center
The thyroid is a gland found in the neck. It produces hormones that control a number of body processes, from the use of calcium to general metabolism regulation. Although the thyroid is often subject to benign enlargement or harmless calcifications, there are about 50,000 cases of thyroid cancer in the United States each year. While there are several types of thyroid cancer, papillary carcinoma and follicular carcinoma make up 90% of all diagnoses together.

Risk Factors
There are several risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. Unfortunately, most of these are uncontrollable. They include:
Female Gender
Women develop thyroid cancer at about three times the rate of men.
Age
Thyroid cancer is rare in individuals under 40.
Family History
Having a relative with thyroid cancer increase’s one own risk.
Medical History
Certain diseases, such as Cowden’s disease and type 1 Carney complex, raise the risk of thyroid cancer.
Additionally, exposure to radiation and a diet that is low in iodine also contribute to a risk of developing thyroid cancer. This is why table salt is often iodinated in the United States.
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