A message from Clare Balding about why it is important to check you neck

Thyroid cancer - key facts

Key facts about thyroid cancer

Potential symptoms of thyroid cancer

What to do if you find a lump

Cancer of the thyroid gland is rare, but increasing in incidence. Any cancer diagnosis is alarming, but thyroid cancer has a very high cure rate, and most patients go on to live a full and normal life.

Watch our experts explain how thyroid cancer is diagnosed and managed and how risk is assessed at each stage.

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We are grateful to our patrons Jenny Pitman and Clare Balding who were supported by the BTF when they were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. They have become fantastic supporters of the work we do.

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