- Thyroid cancer is cancer that's found in the thyroid gland.
- The thyroid gland is a small gland in the front, lower part of your neck. It makes and releases hormones that help with things like your digestion, muscles and heart.
- Thyroid cancer is quite rare in the UK. Women are more likely to get it than men.
- How serious thyroid cancer is depends on the type of thyroid cancer, how big it is, if it has spread and your general health.
Important: Get your symptoms checked
It's important to get any symptoms of thyroid cancer checked as soon as possible.