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Does papillary thyroid cancer spread by blood?
no
Can you have a full long life after having papillary thyroid cancer?
yes.
What are the Four main types of thyroid cancer?
Papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic
What is papillary cancer of the thyroid?
Papillary thyroid cancer is considered the most common form of thyroid cancer. According to ThyroidAwareness.com, papillary thyroid cancer is most commonly diagnosed in women 30-40 years old and it most frequently spreads to the neck lymph nodes.
What are the survival rates for thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer is generally associated with very high survival rates. The prognosis for thyroid cancer is often favorable, with the majority of patients surviving the disease. Survival rates can vary depending on the specific type and stage of thyroid cancer. Here are some general survival rate statistics: Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type, has a high survival rate. The 5-year relative survival rate for localized papillary thyroid cancer is approximately 99%, meaning that almost all patients with localized disease are alive 5 years after diagnosis. Even for regional (spread to nearby lymph nodes) or distant (metastatic) disease, the 5-year survival rate remains relatively high at around 93%. Follicular Thyroid Cancer: Follicular thyroid cancer also has favorable survival rates. The 5-year relative survival rate for localized disease is approximately 97%. For regional disease, it's about 86%, and for distant disease, it's around 67%. Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Medullary thyroid cancer has slightly lower survival rates compared to papillary and follicular types. For localized disease, the 5-year relative survival rate is around 98%. For regional disease, it's about 89%, and for distant disease, it drops to approximately 41%. Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: Anaplastic thyroid cancer is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer, and survival rates are much lower. The 5-year relative survival rate for this type is generally less than 10%, and many cases are fatal.
Can papillary thyroid cancer turn into anaplastic thyroid cancer if left untreated?
Anaplastic thyroid cancer usually arises from a site of preexisting papillary thyroid cancer or follicular thyroid cancer. The transformed cells that grow to form this type of cancer divide rapidly to form disorganized masses. Anaplastic thyroid cancer tends to grow very rapidly, replacing the normal tissue of the thyroid gland and spreading to invade and metastasize to other structures in the neck. It does not respond well to treatment. Surgery and external beam radiation therapy may be used to treat cases where aggressive growth of cancer has significantly impaired swallowing or breathing. On the whole, anaplastic thyroid cancer has a very poor prognosis.
Can you more susceptible to get thyroid cancer if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, there are some links between the autoimmune condition and thyroid cancer. One study suggests that Hashimoto's does increase the risk. Meanwhile, another study showed that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is commonly seen surrounding papillary thyroid cancer.
What connotation does the term medullary have in describing a thyroid cancer?
The term "medullary" in the context of thyroid cancer refers to a specific type of thyroid cancer that originates from the parafollicular C cells, which produce calcitonin. This connotation often implies a more aggressive nature compared to other types of thyroid cancer, such as papillary or follicular thyroid carcinoma. Medullary thyroid carcinoma can also be associated with genetic syndromes, highlighting its relevance in hereditary cancer risk assessments. Overall, the term conveys a distinct and clinically significant subtype within thyroid malignancies.
How does it relate to metastatic breast cancer?
it is cancer that is how
What disseminated malignancies has worst prognosis 1 metastatic breast cancer 2 metastatic choriocarcinoma 3 metastatic seminoma 4hodgkin lymphoma 5 non hodgkin lymph?
metastatic breast cancer
What are the four stages of thyroid cancer?
The most common types of thyroid cancer are Papillary and Follicular thyroid cancer, Medullary thyroid cancer and Anaplastic thyroid cancer. Depending upon a patient's age and diagnosis, there are different stages of thyroid cancer.For Papillary and Follicular thyroid cancer patients under 45, ThyCa (Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.) says there are two stages. For those over 45, ThyCa says there are four stages.For Medullary thyroid cancer, ThyCa says there are zero to four stages. Stage zero, they say, can only be found using a screener test; there is no tumor present.As for Anaplastic thyroid cancer, ThyCa says this cancer grows quickly; so stage four is divided into stages.
When is radiation used to treat metastatic colon cancer?
Radiation also is used in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease. It is particularly useful in shrinking metastatic colon cancer to the brain.
