What causes papillary thyroid cancer?
My friend's sister recently had surgery for papillary thyroid cancer, and I'd never heard of it before. I have some thyroid issues myself, so I'm curious. What generally leads to this type of thyroid cancer?
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8 months ago
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My daughter was diagnosed with this a couple of years back. The doctors explained that exposure to radiation in childhood or certain inherited genetic syndromes are the main causes. It is very treatable, so please stay strong and consult a good endocrinologist.
9 months ago
I totally freaked out when I first saw 'cancer' on my thyroid report. Actually, my doctor reassured me that papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type and has an excellent cure rate. For most people, it just happens due to spontaneous genetic mutations, so don't lose sleep over it.
6 months ago
I have been reading about thyroid nodules recently and it is making me so nervous. Has anyone else here had to get a biopsy for a lump, and did it turn out to be papillary cancer? I would really love to hear how your treatment went.
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4 months ago
Since I have PCOS, I always keep an eye on my hormones and thyroid. Papillary thyroid cancer causes are usually linked to radiation exposure or family history, but only a specialist can confirm. It is always safer to get an ultrasound and thyroid function tests done under a doctor's guidance.
4 months ago
I am not a medical expert so I won't talk about scientific causes, but my wife was treated for papillary thyroid cancer three years ago. She had a small swelling in her neck which turned out to be positive after an FNAC test. She got her thyroid removed and is perfectly healthy now on daily medication.