Busting Myths Related to Thyroid Cancer

At present, thyroid cancer is the most rapidly increasing cancer in the U.S. It means that its rates of new cases are growing faster compared to other types of cancer due to increased detection during imaging tests. In the American Cancer Society’s estimates, 43,720 new cases will be diagnosed and about 2,120 deaths in 2023.

Just like other cancer types, getting a thyroid cancer diagnosis can overwhelm you with fear or worry. Available information on thyroid cancer may sometimes be accurate or sometimes just myths, making your journey harder to manage. Here are some of these common myths and the …read more