Thyroid Cancer - Inside Health Clinic

Did you know?

• Cancers of the thyroid gland are becoming more common, however 10 year age and gender-adjusted survival can be 98%.
• 70% are papillary tumors, associated with hypothyroidism.
• Only 1-3% of cases are anaplastic thyroid cancers, which are aggressive.

Common Signs & Symptoms

• A lump in the neck
• Swelling and/or pain in the front of the neck
• Hoarseness or other vocal changes
• Trouble swallowing
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent, unexplained cough

Common Naturopathic Treatment Would Focus On

• Balancing hormones
  • Suppress TSH with thyroid hormone to create subclinical hypothyroidism
• Antioxidants
• Vitamin and mineral supplementation

Avoid

• Radioactive isotope or X-ray exposure