JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Up to 60% of people will develop thyroid nodules by the age of 60, and while most don't cause any symptoms, for some, they can make it difficult to swallow, breathe and speak.

There is now a newer, less invasive way to treat them for those suffering from their impacts. One local woman underwent this rare operation and credits it for helping to save her singing voice.

Cynthia Gallaschan is a member of the choir at the Belmont United Methodist Church in Johnstown. But when two nodules were found on her thyroid, there was concern her performing days could end.

"They found I had two that were large and the one was pressing against my trachea, which made it hard to swallow. The other one was pressing against my vocal cords," Gallaschan said. "It didn't really affect m

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