Thyroid cancer is cancer that's found in the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is a small gland in the front, lower part of your neck. It makes and releases hormones that help with things like your digestion, muscles and heart.
Thyroid cancer is quite rare in the UK. Women are more likely to get it than men.
How serious thyroid cancer is depends on the type of thyroid cancer, how big it is, if it has spread and your general health.
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