Cancer

Thyroid Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  The Thyroid Gland in Overview Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function....more  Thyroid Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Overview Detailed information on targeted therapy for thyroid tumors....more  Thyroid Cancer: Symptoms in Overview, Understanding Your Diagnosis A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more  Thyroid Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer. ...more  Thyroid Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Read on for details about the treatment options for thyroid cancer....more  Thyroid Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects....more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Thyroid Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland helps control hormones in your body and is part of the endocrine system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more