Before reading this article, I sincerely invite you to click "Follow", which is not only convenient for you to discuss and share, but also to share more professional health knowledge with you, so as to escort your health, thank you for your support.
One day, 54-year-old Brother Liu was working in the office when he suddenly felt some itching in his neck.
At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it might be due to recent work pressure and allergic reactions. However, the itching continued for several weeks and showed no signs of improvement, but became more and more severe, and even began to affect his daily life and sleep quality.
Finally, he decided to go to the hospital. At the hospital, he was greeted by an experienced Dr. Li, who decided to do a comprehensive medical check-up after listening to Brother Liu's description of her symptoms.
Through careful questioning and examination, Dr. Li found that Brother Liu's neck itching was not a simple allergic reaction, but may be related to thyroid function.
Dr. Lee explained the location of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland. Although thyroid cancer may not have many obvious symptoms in the early stage, as the tumor grows, it may compress the surrounding nerves and tissues, causing itching, pain or other discomfort.
Precursors of thyroid cancer include, but are not limited to, lumps on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, etc. Brother Liu was very shocked when he heard this, he never thought that he would suffer from cancer. To further confirm, Dr. Li recommended that Brother Liu have a thyroid ultrasound and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
After the results came in, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. At this moment, Brother Liu had mixed feelings in his heart, he regretted not coming to the hospital for examination earlier, but also glad that he came to the hospital and discovered his condition in time.
During the treatment, Dr. Li introduced the treatment of thyroid cancer to Brother Liu in detail, including surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatment.
At the same time, she also emphasized the importance of health knowledge, such as regular physical examinations and paying attention to any abnormal changes in the body.
In particular, Dr. Lee mentioned that a very important statistic for thyroid cancer is that the five-year survival rate for early-stage thyroid cancer is as high as 98%.
This made Brother Liu feel a little comforted. He decided to actively treat thyroid cancer and also educate the people around him about thyroid cancer, hoping to help more people realize the seriousness of the disease and the importance of early detection.
During his treatment, Dr. Li developed a strong friendship with him. They often chat in the examination room, and sometimes the topics they talk about even deviate from medical treatment, talking about trivial things and anecdotes in life.
After the treatment, Brother Liu's condition was significantly controlled, and he began to replan his life. Although there will inevitably be many difficulties and challenges in life, he has learned to appreciate each day in front of him more and to pay more attention to his health.
On a follow-up day, Brother Liu suddenly thought of a question, and he asked Dr. Li, "Doctor, I have heard a lot about hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, but why does thyroid cancer cause itchy neck?"
Dr. Lee patiently replied, "That's a good question, the cause of neck itching caused by thyroid cancer may be related to the compression of peripheral nerves by the tumor. The growth of the tumor may cause changes in the structure of the tiny blood vessels in the local skin, which in turn can lead to itching. ”
Through this conversation, Brother Liu has a deeper understanding of his condition and has more trust in Dr. Li's professional ability. He understands that no matter what difficulties he encounters, seeking medical attention in a timely manner and actively cooperating with treatment are the keys to overcoming the disease.
What do you think about thyroid cancer? Welcome to discuss in the comment area!