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Thyroid Cancer

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THYROID CANCER TREATMENT IN CHENNAI

VS Hospitals provides the best thyroid cancer treatment in Chennai. With modern therapies, most thyroid cancers are diagnosed at an early stage and treated with utmost care.

The butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple is the Thyroid gland. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of thyroid which help in producing hormones to regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.
Thyroid cancer does not show any symptoms initially. But gradually, it grows and causes pain or swelling in your neck.
Thyroid is a small gland shaped as butterfly found at the base of your neck just below your Adam’s apple.
It is a disease in which cancer cells (mutations) form in the tissues of the thyroid gland and develops when cells change or mutate.
It’s most commonly found in people aged 30 and above. Thyroid cancer occurs more often in women compared to men.
There are several types thyroid cancers like the Papillary thyroid cancer, Follicular thyroid cancer, Medullary thyroid cancer, Ana-plastic thyroid cancer and some other rare types.
In most cases, thyroid cancer can be cured with proper treatment.

2nd

2nd common causes of cancer in women

Below 45

It is rapidly increasing among the younger population aged below 45

10%

The cause of thyroid cancer is 10% for genetic patients

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

A lump (nodule) that could be felt through the skin on your neck
Changes to your voice or hoarseness
Difficulty swallowing
Pain in your face, neck and throat
Swollen lymph nodes in your neck
Shortness of breath
Difficulty in swallowing
Cough unrelated to cold

RISK FACTORS

Female sex
Exposure to high levels of radiation
Certain inherited genetic syndromes

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DIET AND NUTRITION

Eat plenty of fruits, nuts and vegetables daily
Intake dried figs on a daily basis.
Consume whole grains and include dried beans (legumes, e.g., chickpeas, edamame, lentils, black beans) for protein.
Limit added sugars, processed meats, and alcohol.

PREVENTION

Avoid smoking
Be physically active fit
Maintain a healthy weight
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Exercise your neck regularly
See your doctor regularly
Keep stock of potassium iodide
Detect the presence of faulty gene
Add selenium in your diet

Focused On Providing The Best Possible Treatment To Our Patients

We Have Created Our Care Practice Specially To Fit Your Needs

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DIAGNOSIS

X-ray
CT scan
MRI
PET
Physical exam
Blood tests
Ultrasound imaging
Removing a sample of thyroid tissue
Other imaging tests
Genetic testing
Ultrasound

KEY SERVICES

Surgeries
Radiation therapies
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapies
Targeted therapies

KEY FACILITIES

Well-equipped operation theatres with advanced treatments to perform all the major and minor oncologic surgeries.
Customized surgical intensive care unit to handle oncological emergencies and also treat post-operative patients.
Administration of Chemotherapy by trained staffs and nurses.
Specialized day care units for short surgical procedures and chemotherapies.
Diagnostic radiology services comprising CT scan, Imaging tests, Mammogram, Ultrasound and guided procedures.

Thyroid Cancer Treatment in Chennai

According to a recent medical survey, thyroid cancer may develop at any age in both men and women but it is much more likely to develop in women who are aged between 20 to 30. We help you get the various therapies to help you recover by providing you with the best thyroid cancer treatment in Chennai. If you get any irresistible pain in your face, neck or throat with difficulty in swallowing or hoarseness contact us to get guidance from our medical experts and trained staff who will assist you in providing the best thyroid cancer treatment in Chennai.