MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thyroid cancer is often a highly treatable disease. Most cases are detected in early stages and have excellent outcomes. There are several different types of thyroid cancer, and recent changes in management — especially for low-risk cases — are transforming care.

More than 90% of thyroid cancers are differentiated thyroid cancers (DTC), including papillary, follicular and oncocytic types, which are usually slow-growing and treatable. More aggressive thyroid cancers, such as poorly differentiated, anaplastic and medullary thyroid cancers, are much less common and require more specialized treatment approaches.

What is thyroid cancer?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that helps regulate metabolism, energy and g

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