They are common in women of child bearing age. Survivors of nuclear holocausts at Bikini Atoll, Nagasaki and Hiroshima suffered these cancers due to exposure to radiation.
Thyroid Cancer
Symptoms:
- Lump or swelling in the neck
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Hoarseness or change in voice
- Neck pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
Causes
- Exposure to radiation (especially in childhood)
- Family history (genetic factors)
- Thyroid conditions (like goiter)
- Hormonal imbalances
- Iodine deficiency or excess
