According to media reports on November 6, 49-year-old Taiwanese actress Vivian Hsu was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Vivian Hsu herself admitted in an interview that she has cancer. She also posted on social media on November 6, admitting that she had regular physical examinations every year and was found to have thyroid cancer, which was unacceptable for a time. She also revealed in the article that it is a bit inherited in her family. Fortunately, the whole family has the habit of regular physical examinations, so that early detection and treatment can be achieved.
It is reported that Vivian Hsu was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the beginning of the year and was immediately admitted to the hospital for surgery. The operation site was in the throat. After resting for two or three months, she recovered well after the surgery. In May, she completed the new album concert and Macau performance. , returned to normal working condition.
Vivian Hsu revealed in the article that she has always had good exercise habits, paid attention to the nutrition and balance of her diet, and adhered to a healthy lifestyle.
Thyroid cancer - the most "gentle" cancer
Gentle ≠ Harmless
As a common malignant tumor of the endocrine system, the incidence of thyroid cancer has shown an increasing trend in most countries and regions around the world in the past two decades.
Among thyroid cancers, papillary thyroid cancer is the most common, accounting for 85%-90% of all thyroid cancers. It grows slowly and has a relatively good prognosis, so it is called "the most gentle cancer."
Compared with other types of cancer, thyroid cancer develops relatively slowly and is less malignant. And early detection and treatment can usually achieve better results, and the survival rate of patients is relatively high. The vast majority of patients will not have their life span affected by nail cancer.
But that doesn’t mean all types of thyroid cancer are benign, or that their potential threat can be ignored.
First of all, cancer is cancer. Any cancer is an abnormal proliferation of body cells and will cause damage to the body. Thyroid cancer is no exception and can invade surrounding tissue and even spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic or blood systems.
Secondly, the treatment of thyroid cancer may involve surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. These treatments may bring certain side effects and pain.
Common symptoms of thyroid cancer
Neck mass
Neck mass is one of the most common early symptoms of thyroid cancer. When you find an unexplained lump on the front of your neck, don’t take it lightly.
This mass may be hard in texture, with unclear boundaries, and may not move up and down with swallowing. If you touch it with your hands, you may feel pain or discomfort.
A lump does not necessarily mean thyroid cancer, but timely medical attention is needed to rule out the possibility of thyroid cancer.
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
When thyroid cancer occurs, cancer cells may spread to the lymph nodes in the neck through the lymphatic system, causing the lymph nodes to swell.
is usually painless but can be felt by touching the neck. If you find that the lymph nodes in your neck suddenly swell, or if multiple lymph nodes enlarge at the same time, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
Hoarseness
When thyroid cancer invades the recurrent laryngeal nerve, it will cause limited movement of the vocal cords, thereby affecting vocalization. This hoarseness usually persists and gets progressively worse.
Therefore, if you find that your voice suddenly becomes hoarse, or cannot recover for a long time, and there is no inflammation such as pharyngitis, then you need to consider the possibility of thyroid cancer.
Dyspnea
Dyspnea is one of the more serious symptoms of thyroid cancer. When thyroid cancer progresses to a certain extent, it may compress the trachea or esophagus, causing difficulty breathing or swallowing. This kind of dyspnea usually manifests as shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other symptoms, and in severe cases, it may even cause suffocation.
If you find yourself having difficulty breathing or feeling short of breath while doing daily activities, you need to seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying your condition.
Although thyroid cancer is called "the most gentle cancer", it does not mean that it should be taken lightly. Early detection and treatment of thyroid cancer can significantly improve patient survival rates and treatment effects.
If the diagnosis is delayed, even if it does not affect life span, it will affect the quality of life. Early detection and early treatment are recommended!
Source: Morning News, Nanchang Evening News, Southern Metropolis Daily, Hunan Daily, etc.
Duty editor: Hou Huihui
First instance: Chen Jun
Second instance: Shi Ying
Third instance: Wu Wei
