Thyroid Cancer

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Overview


Thyroid cancer is a disease in which cancerous (malignant) cells develop in thyroid gland tissue. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that produces hormones that regulate metabolism and affect body temperature, energy level, and heart rate. It is located just below the Adam's apple at the front of the throat and wraps around the windpipe (trachea).


Healthy function of the thyroid gland is dependent on the nutrient iodine, which is present in seafood, seaweed, and ...Read the full article