What Can I Do to Prevent Thyroid Cancer?

Most people with thyroid cancer do not have any known risk factors for thyroid cancer, so it is often difficult to prevent. Your best chances of a cure for thyroid cancer is to start therapy when the cancer first begins to grow.

Thyroid cancer has been linked to low iodine levels in the diet and to radiation exposure, especially during childhood. In the United States, iodine is added to salt and some breads. This supplementation helps to reduce the risk of thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer.

Early diagnosis is key to treatment and recovery. Learn more about diagnosing thryoid cancer or meet our team of thyroid experts at the Head and Neck Cancer Program.