Thyroid cancer is a condition in which cells in the thyroid gland grow abnormally. It can be completely cured if detected early compared to other cancers. The main causes are:
Radiation Exposure: Radiation treatments given to the neck during childhood or later can cause thyroid cancer later. Exposure to high levels of radiation in the environment is also a factor.
Genetic causes and inheritance: If someone in the family has had thyroid cancer, it is more likely to develop it. Medullary thyroid cancer, which is caused by certain genetic mutations, is inherited.
Iodine deficiency: Too little iodine in the diet affects the health of the thyroid gland. Some types of thyroid cancer are more common in people living in areas with low iodine.
Female hormones: Thyroid cancer is three times more common in women than in men. Female hormones such as estrogen are thought to be associated with this condition.
Other thyroid diseases: People with a swollen thyroid gland (goiter) or thyroid nodules (lumps) have a slightly higher risk of developing cancer than others.
