Medullary Thyroid Cancer By : Michelle bacon
Definition Also called (MTC) - is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin. Medullary tumors are the third most common of all thyroid cancers Thyroid cancer is A cancer in the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck under adams apple (thyroid) Also called (MTC) - is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin. Medullary tumors are the third most common of all thyroid cancers Thyroid cancer is A cancer in the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck under adams apple (thyroid)
Causes of (MTC) Family history of the cancer (Familial) Really no exact cause (sporadic) About 1 out of 3 medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) result from inheriting an abnormal gene known as familial FMTC Family history of the cancer (Familial) Really no exact cause (sporadic) About 1 out of 3 medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) result from inheriting an abnormal gene known as familial FMTC
Symptoms A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly. Swelling in the neck. Pain in the front of the neck Hoarseness Trouble swallowing. Trouble breathing A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly. Swelling in the neck. Pain in the front of the neck Hoarseness Trouble swallowing. Trouble breathing
Diagnosis Diagnosed by cancer markers in blood calcitonin and (CEA) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) — CEA is a substance that may be made by advanced MTC that should be tested for in the blood along with calcitonin. Ultrasound — A thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging study in which sound waves are used to see an accurate picture of the thyroid gland Genetic testing Fine needle aspiration (FNA) Diagnosed by cancer markers in blood calcitonin and (CEA) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) — CEA is a substance that may be made by advanced MTC that should be tested for in the blood along with calcitonin. Ultrasound — A thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging study in which sound waves are used to see an accurate picture of the thyroid gland Genetic testing Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
Treatment Surgery –gives you your best bet at no reoccurrence Chemotherapy Radiation Ultrasound Surgery –gives you your best bet at no reoccurrence Chemotherapy Radiation Ultrasound
Complications Cancer spreads to other areas of the body Parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during surgery Cancer spreads to other areas of the body Parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during surgery
Moms story Approximately 86% of those with medullary carcinoma of the thyroid live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The 10-year survival rate is 65% Dwinette jones
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Medullary thyroid cancer By :Michelle bacon featuring Dwinette jones