Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, just below Adam’s apple. Thyroid cancer can occur in any age group but is most common in people aged 20 to 50 years old. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a lump or swelling in the neck, pain in the throat or neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.