Recently, actress Vivian Hsu was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She admitted that she "could not accept it for a time." Fortunately, she has regular physical examinations every year, so that she can detect it in advance and receive timely treatment. It is reported that she has co

Recently, actress Vivian Hsu was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She admitted that she "could not accept it for a time." Fortunately, she has regular physical examinations every year, so that she can detect it in advance and receive timely treatment. It is reported that she has completed the operation and is recovering well.

In recent years, the incidence of thyroid cancer worldwide has increased explosively, and the annual growth rate of thyroid cancer in my country continues to rise. Although thyroid cancer develops slowly and has a good prognosis, it still cannot be ignored.

Professor Zhang Na, director of the Health Management Center of Hunan Women and Children's Hospital, reminded that in recent years, ultrasonic diagnostic equipment has become more and more advanced, doctors' diagnostic skills have continued to improve, and screening for thyroid cancer has become more convenient. It is recommended that everyone insist on regular physical examinations and annual examinations. Once thyroid, early detection, early intervention.

1. What is thyroid?

The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body. It is located about 2 to 3 cm below the Adam's apple and is divided into two left and right lateral lobes, connected by an isthmus in the middle. It weighs 20 to 30 grams and is shaped like a butterfly.

Thyroid nodules are caused by abnormal growths of thyroid tissue and can be palpated by a doctor and, more importantly, detected by color ultrasound. Thyroid nodules are divided into two types: benign and malignant. Usually, malignant transformation of benign nodules is relatively rare, but malignant nodules must be paid attention to.

2. Thyroid cancer is the most "gentle" cancer, but gentle ≠ harmless

In October 2024, a research team from the West China School of Public Health of Sichuan University published an article in the "jama network" sub-issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association" A study published in "Open" showed that from 1983 to 2017, the incidence of 11 types of cancer among men and 14 types of cancer among women in my country increased, and this trend is expected to continue until 2032. It is worth noting that among the 18 cancers that have significantly increased in incidence, thyroid cancer has the largest increase in incidence.

In my country, the incidence rate of thyroid cancer has increased nearly five times in 10 years, and the incidence rate once ranked first in the incidence rate of tumors. Thyroid cancer is one of the highest risk cancers for women in big cities.

As the most common malignant tumor of the endocrine system, the new incidence rate of thyroid cancer ranks first among all cancers. Thyroid cancer is "lazy" and is called lazy cancer. It grows slowly and has a relatively high survival rate, but this does not mean that we can ignore its harm. After all, cancer is cancer. In the late stage, it may spread to other parts and cause lymph node metastasis. And long-term organ transfer, if not treated in time, will also affect our lives.

3. How to prevent thyroid cancer, regular physical examination, early detection and early treatment

The Health Management Center of Hunan Women and Children's Hospital has launched a thyroid disease risk assessment add-on package for people who need to prevent thyroid-related diseases, regular thyroid examination, early detection, and early diagnosis , correct treatment is the key!

Hunan Medical Chat special author: Hunan Women and Children’s Hospital Yi Ting

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