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Thyroid cancer, which can affect as many as one in 20 people across the UK, often takes years to diagnose due to its symptoms being similar to many other conditions. Research from the University of Aberdeen, in collaboration with several leading thyroid charities, found that it takes an average of 4.5 years for a thyroid disorder to be correctly diagnosed - effectively making it a silent killer.

The university's study, which analysed the experiences of nearly 1,200 patients, revealed that in almost two-thirds of cases, multiple consultations and worsening symptoms were required before doctors reached a diagnosis. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, just in front of the windpipe.

It produces

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