How big can thyroid cancer grow?

Thyroid cancer generally does not grow very large because it is a malignant tumor and grows relatively fast, but the specific size is related to the stage of thyroid cancer. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for treatment in time and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Early stage: If thyroid cancer is in the early stage, there are usually no obvious symptoms. At this time, the tumor is small, maybe only a few millimeters. But as the disease progresses, symptoms such as neck lumps and hoarseness may appear, and the tumor volume will gradually increase;

2. Mid-stage: If thyroid cancer is in the mid-stage, the tumor will gradually increase in size, possibly reaching 1-3 cm, and will also be accompanied by local pain and dysphagia. If not treated in time, the condition will worsen;

3. Late stage: If thyroid cancer has developed to the late stage, the tumor size will increase significantly, even exceeding 5cm, and will be accompanied by dyspnea and dysphagia. If not treated in time, the condition will worsen;

4. Other situations: If thyroid cancer metastasizes or spreads, multiple parts of the body may be affected, causing systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue.

If you are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you should seek medical treatment promptly. For patients with early-stage thyroid cancer, surgical resection can be used for treatment, and radiotherapy or chemotherapy are also needed for auxiliary treatment. For patients with mid- to late-stage thyroid cancer, iodine-131 radionuclide therapy, targeted drug therapy, and other methods are needed to improve discomfort symptoms.