What are the signs of thyroid cancer that are easily confused with other diseases?

Video content is professionally consulted by Dr. CKII Le Thi My - Director of Thyroid Pathology Center - Thyroid Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Thyroid cancer is quite common nowadays. However, the manifestations of thyroid cancer are easily confused with many other diseases, leading to late diagnosis and reduced treatment effectiveness.

Talking about this issue, according to Doctor CKII Le Thi My - Director of the Center for Thyroid Pathology - Thyroid Center - Vinmec Times City General Hospital, the signs of thyroid cancer are easily confused with diseases such as:
Hoarseness, easily confused with laryngitis There is an unusual tumor in the neck area Swallowing, swallowing difficulties, difficulty breathing Prolonged, persistent cough Palpation of lymph nodes in the neck area. When this symptom of thyroid cancer appears, it means that the disease is at a late stage. Thyroid cancer has spread to other organs. According to Dr. My, patients do not always show all the symptoms of thyroid cancer on. Therefore, each person needs to equip themselves with knowledge about thyroid cancer and learn how to self-check for thyroid cancer at home, help detect the earliest signs of thyroid cancer and take measures to treat it. timely mind.
Vinmec International General Hospital is a hospital that meets international standards for service and quality with JCI certification to ensure maximum patient safety. The hospital has full facilities for diagnosis and surgical treatment of thyroid cancer pathologies.
The most important thing is the dedicated medical staff, with many years of experience oncologists specializing in head, neck and thyroid surgery. For common cases of thyroid cancer surgery, the patient only needs to stay in the hospital for one night, the patient quickly recovers to be able to be discharged home safely.