Differentiated Thyroid Cancers

Differentiated thyroid cancers, also known as differentiated thyroid carcinoma, are cancers of the thyroid gland that grow and spread more slowly than other forms of thyroid cancer. The two main types of differentiated thyroid cancers are papillary thyroid cancer and follicular thyroid cancer. They are typically diagnosed with an ultrasound and biopsy and treated with a thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine therapy. These cancers can have long-term survival rates of up to 90%, depending on the stage at diagnosis, making them one of the most treatable forms of cancers. Differentiated thyroid cancers can be managed through proper monitoring, treatment, and lifestyle changes. As such, they are a hopeful sign for people who have been diagnosed with this type of cancer.