Cost of Thyroid Cancer in India

Thyroid cancer develops in the thyroid glands located at the base of the neck. The glands produce hormones that are responsible for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, weight and body temperature.

Lump in throat
Changes in voice
Difficulty swallowing
Pain in neck/throat
Cough

Hereditary factors
Infection
Exposure to certain chemicals

Physical examination
Blood tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
Thyroid function tests
Biopsy

Radiotherapy: Use of high-powered beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy: Use of chemicals and drugs either through injection or by mouth.
Surgery: Depending on the spread and stage of cancer, surgery is conducted to remove
either the entire thyroid or a portion of it and nearby lymph nodes.

Infection
Spread of cancer
Body weight changes
Hair loss
Immunity loss