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Thyroid cancer
Cancer that presents in the thyroid gland. It usually presents as a painless thyroid nodule. Most thyroid cancers have a very good prognosis.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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