The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the front of the neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy and that help the body to work normally. 

Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells have uncontrolled growth in the thyroid gland. Though thyroid cancer is a relatively uncommon people who have suffer from it have higher probability of a favourable outcome if the cancer is found early. The 4 different types of thyroid cancer are:

• Papillary thyroid cancer: It’s accounts for up to 80% of all thyroid cancer cases. While it tends to grow slowly, this thyroid cancer metastasizes to the nymph nodes in the neck. The chances of a favourable outcome from this type of cancer is usually high

• Follicular thyroid cancer: It makes up between 10% to 15% of all thyroid cancers. It can metastasize into your lymph nodes and is also more likely to spread into your blood vessels as well.

• Medullary cancer: It is found in about 4% of all thyroid cancer cases. It’s more likely to be found at an early stage because it produces a hormone called calcitonin, which doctors keep an eye out for in blood test results.

• Anaplastic thyroid cancer: This could be the most severe type of thyroid cancer because it’s aggressive and spreads to other parts of the body. It’s rare, and it is the hardest to treat.