Oncological diseases have a different prognosis, it depends on the type of cell mutation, the location of the tumor, the rate of growth, metastasis, and much more. How many patients live with a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, also directly depends on various factors. After all, the same organ can be affected by completely different types of cancer.
Signs of thyroid cancer and possible prognosis
Thyroid cancer usually develops in patients older than 40 who live in areas with severe iodine deficiency. People who suffer from other thyroid disease and endocrinological diseases also fall into the risk group. Even hormonal imbalance after the birth of a child can cause the appearance of nodes and seals in the gland, which eventually can turn into malignant. That is why it is important to regularly undergo ultrasound examination and monitor your health.
Usually, thyroid cancer symptoms manifest fairly soon after the onset of the disease. It:
- A discomforting sensation during swallowing, head inclinations forward;
- rapid weight loss ;
- general weakness and a constant sense of fatigue;
- frequent dizziness, nausea;
- decreased appetite;
- enlarged lymph nodes in the neck;
- hoarseness of voice;
- disturbance of the respiratory process;
- pain in the neck;
- detection of densification upon palpation.
These changes appear gradually, but already one or two signs are a good reason to contact the endocrinologist. Even if the diagnosis of cancer is not confirmed, any thyroid disease should be treated immediately to avoid oncology in the future. In general, the life expectancy for thyroid cancer is quite high, but the type of cancer tumor is important.
Features of the course of different types of thyroid cancer and the level of survival
Shchitovidka cancer is a relatively rare disease, this species accounts for approximately 0.5% of the total number of cancer. There are several main types of cancer of this organ:
- papillary cancer ;
- follicular cancer;
- medullary cancer;
- anaplastic cancer.
Undifferentiated tumors, sarcoma, lymphoma and epidermoid thyroid cancer are much less common.
Papillary thyroid cancer has the most favorable prognosis. The survival rate is about 80%, with 60% after the therapy live more than 10 years. Relapses are not common. This type of cancer accounts for approximately 70% of all oncological diseases of the thyroid gland.
The prognosis for follicular thyroid cancer is far from such a rainbow, but in general it's not bad. With timely treatment, the five-year survival rate is 70% of the total number of patients with a similar diagnosis. However, this type of cancer is more aggressive and spreads faster, so the earlier treatment is started, the higher the chances of a full recovery.
Medullary thyroid cancer has a poor prognosis, as it is characterized by high cell aggressiveness and increased
Other types of thyroid cancer are even more dangerous, but the cases of their development can be considered single. It is important to remember that if any malignant tumor is found, complete removal of both thyroid glands is indicated, since in the healthy part of the organ the probability of a new tumor after the removal of the damaged part is 98%.