Thyroid CancerMost Common TypesThyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing types of cancer. It is also one of the most treatable with the highest rate of recovery and survival. If you were going to get any type of cancer, this is the one to get! The two most common types are papillary and follicular. Papillary carcinoma or papillary thyroid cancer starts as an irregular, solid or cystic mass that grows from normal thyroid tissue. It is usually treated with surgery with an excellent prognosis for minimal recurrence, especially if it is caught in the early stages. Follicular thyroid cancer is the second most common type of thyroid cancer occurring more often in an older age bracket than papillary cancer. The overall cure rate of this type of cancer is related to how old the patient is but is still high at 95%. SymptomsMost of us have nodules in our thyroid with the majority being benign. Many individuals never even know they have a nodule let alone whether it's benign or malignant. The best rule of thumb then is that if you have a lump in your neck, check with your doctor. Here are some other symptoms to watch for:
Lifestyle RecommendationsAny type of cancer is serious business. The best thing you can do for yourself is to stay informed, make sure you understand your treatment protocol, prognosis and after treatment therapy and work at retaining a positive attitude. Before or after surgery consider checking in with diet and lifestyle factors. There are many positive actions you can take to ensure a lifetime that is cancer free. Following a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes and low in chemical and preservative laden processed foods is the best thing you can do for yourself. A close second is working through your Emotional Centers and developing a positive, energy rich environment. Stay tuned for the upcoming workshop, Balancing Your Emotional Centers.
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