Of all cancers, thyroid has the highest five-year survival rate at 96 per cent, according to Cancer Council Australia. The disease is more common in women. Symptoms include a lump in the neck or throat, and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Cancer Council statistics show that in 2014, there were 133 deaths caused by thyroid cancer in Australia.
In this podcast, Sydney Adventist Hospital endocrine specialist Professor Stan Sidhu discusses thyroid cancer and its treatment options.
Nights with Steve Price airs on 2GB 873AM from Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 12am.
