Definition Also called (MTC) - is a form of thyroid carcinoma
which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which
produce the hormone calcitonin. Medullary tumors are the third most
common of all thyroid cancers Thyroid cancer is A cancer in the
butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck under adams apple
(thyroid) Also called (MTC) - is a form of thyroid carcinoma which
originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce
the hormone calcitonin. Medullary tumors are the third most common
of all thyroid cancers Thyroid cancer is A cancer in the
butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck under adams apple
(thyroid)
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Causes of (MTC) Family history of the cancer (Familial) Really
no exact cause (sporadic) About 1 out of 3 medullary thyroid
carcinomas (MTCs) result from inheriting an abnormal gene known as
familial FMTC Family history of the cancer (Familial) Really no
exact cause (sporadic) About 1 out of 3 medullary thyroid
carcinomas (MTCs) result from inheriting an abnormal gene known as
familial FMTC
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Symptoms A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly.
Swelling in the neck. Pain in the front of the neck Hoarseness
Trouble swallowing. Trouble breathing A lump in the neck, sometimes
growing quickly. Swelling in the neck. Pain in the front of the
neck Hoarseness Trouble swallowing. Trouble breathing
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Diagnosis Diagnosed by cancer markers in blood calcitonin and
(CEA) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) CEA is a substance that may be
made by advanced MTC that should be tested for in the blood along
with calcitonin. Ultrasound A thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive
imaging study in which sound waves are used to see an accurate
picture of the thyroid gland Genetic testing Fine needle aspiration
(FNA) Diagnosed by cancer markers in blood calcitonin and (CEA)
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) CEA is a substance that may be made
by advanced MTC that should be tested for in the blood along with
calcitonin. Ultrasound A thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive
imaging study in which sound waves are used to see an accurate
picture of the thyroid gland Genetic testing Fine needle aspiration
(FNA)
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Treatment Surgery gives you your best bet at no reoccurrence
Chemotherapy Radiation Ultrasound Surgery gives you your best bet
at no reoccurrence Chemotherapy Radiation Ultrasound
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Complications Cancer spreads to other areas of the body
Parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during surgery Cancer
spreads to other areas of the body Parathyroid glands are
accidentally removed during surgery
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Moms story Approximately 86% of those with medullary carcinoma
of the thyroid live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The 10-year
survival rate is 65% Dwinette jones
