Thyroid Cancer Overview

THYROID CANCER

Thyroid cancers occur in cells of the thyroid - a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, just below the Adam's apple. Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.

Although thyroid cancer is rare in the United States, rates appear to be increasing. Doctors think it's because the new technology is allowing them to detect small thyroid cancer have not been found in the past.

In most cases, thyroid cancer can be improved by the treatment.