What is Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the neck.
The thyroid is an endocrine gland responsible for producing hormones (T3, T4) that regulate metabolism, including body temperature, energy use, heart rate, and weight control.

• Thyroid cancer is especially common among women in Korea and is primarily diagnosed in people aged 20 to 50.

• Recently, the incidence has been increasing among younger patients in their 20s and 30s.

• Although thyroid cancer generally progresses slowly compared to other cancers and has a favorable prognosis,

• since the COVID-19 pandemic, more cases are being diagnosed at advanced stages.