how bad is thyroid cancer, is it treatable, do people die from it?

Answer 1

Here's a site that you can do some research on it, best of luck to you.


http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/thyroid

Answer 2

There are different types of thyroid cancer. The most common is papillary types. It is very treatable. I had my thyroid completely removed at the age of 24 because of it and 25 years later the only remembrance I have of it is a scar and the pill I take once a day. I do go for blood work every six months because the level of the medication seems to be a little hard for my system to keep at the correct level. Although my cancer had spread to my lymph nodes in my neck, I only needed radio-active iodine, NO chemo or radiation. Every year or so I go for a scan(or at least I`m supposed to) just to make sure all is okay. Be concerned and take care of your health because there are exceptions to everything but all should be okay. Any time the word cancer is used it is scary. Best wishes.

Answer 3

A growth of a tumor on the thyroid gland is dangerous but treatable. It's bad because the thyroid gland is responsible for the release of some important horomones in the body.
Usually they'll go in and remove the growth.
People can die from it, but it's not the most deadly form of cancer.

Answer 4

A relative of mine had thyroid cancer and had it removed. Now he's taking hormonal thyroid replacement such as levothyroxine (Synthroid). According to the doctor, Thyroid cancer responds most well to treatment than other cancer known to humans. But like all other cancers, it is always best if it's detected early. Anyways, the thyroid gland produce hormones called thyroxine. If secretion of thyroxine is insufficient the term is called hypothyroidism. Manifested by fatigue, weight gain, intolerance to cold, a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia), decrease blood pressure, the hair thins, below normal temperatures. In some cases it may lead to crisis, it's termed Myxedema and is characterized by physical and mental sluggishness, obesity, thickening of the skin and enlargement of the tongue which is particularly dangerous since the enlarge tongue blocks the airway hindering the ability to breath effectively. If the condition is left untreated, the client will die.

Answer 5

it is treatable, in the sense that if they find it cancerous they will remove the thyroid gland. since it produces one of the most important hormones in the body, you'll probably have to be on meds for the rest of your life. good luck.

Answer 6

I attend church with someone who had thyroid cancer. They had it removed and are fine now. Like most other cancers, if you catch it before it spreads, the likelihood of death is much less. People can die from anything, even a simple cut, or cold.

Answer 7

Thyroid cancer is very aggressive. Think of where your lymph nodes are and how they are distributed in your body. Than, we have to thing what stage of cancer are we talking about, and the types of latest treatments available. Your oncologist is your best source.

Answer 8

Survival rate of thyroid cancer is something like 99%. It is almost always curable, but you can die from it.