Although Sometimes Difficult to Detect, Thyroid Cancer Is Very Treatable when Caught Early
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid's job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Although less common than some other cancers, in the United States it is estimated that in 2021 approximately 44,280 new patients will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
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