Thyroid cancer definitely does not discriminate. In fact, the disease is three times more likely to affect women than it is to affect men. Over the years, it has been one of the few cancers that have increased in incidence rates. Unfortunately, many people, especially in the early stages of thyroid cancer, never experience any symptoms and are unaware that they even have it.
The most common endocrine cancer is thyroid cancer. It occurs when cancerous tumors or growths are found within the thyroid gland. Even though there are usually no signs in the early stages of thyroid cancer, symptoms can include a lump in the front of the neck, difficulty speaking or hoarseness, problems with swallowing or breathing, swollen lymph nodes, and overall pain of the throat or neck.
The different types of thyroid cancers are papillary, follicular, anapestic, medullary, and variants. Papillary and follicular are the most common and account for 80–90% of all thyroid cancer diagnosed. However, if detected early, most cases of these types of thyroid cancer can be successfully treated.
Conventional medicine uses surgery and radiation to treat thyroid cancer. These methods are very invasive and potentially harmful to the patient. This is why many people who have been diagnosed with this disease are looking for alternative methods to restore their thyroid gland. Naturopathic methods for thyroid cancer involve diet, exercise, and the mind-body connection.
Thyroid cancer is one of the most survivable cancers, but only if it is detected quickly enough. It is advised to regularly do neck check self-exams at home in order to early detect cancer. However, since symptoms do not always arise in the early stages, it is advised to routinely see a physician.
In Balanced Health,
