Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Mercy
Mercy endocrinologists and cancer surgeons provide comprehensive diagnostic testing and surgical therapies to manage tumors of the endocrine system, including thyroid disease and cancers.
The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and located at the base of your neck. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and weight.
Thyroid disease or thyroid cancer is when cancerous growths begin to form on your thyroid. Thyroid cancer is not common but is often found early and responds well to treatment.
Thyroid disease and thyroid cancer can present some of the following signs and symptoms:
- A lump or swelling in your neck
- Trouble swallowing
- Pain in your neck
- Trouble breathing
- Frequent cough
Diagnosis for thyroid cancer may include:
- Physical exams
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI
- Biopsy
Treatment options for thyroid cancer depend on the stage and type of your cancer. Our multidisciplinary team of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists as well as endocrinologists will provide options that may include:
- Surgical removal
- Radioactive iodine
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy