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If you have thyroid cancer, you're not alone.
 Thyroid cancer incidence is increasing the most rapidly of all cancers (6.4% in men and 10.1% per year in females since 1997). Similar increases have been noted in Europe and parts of the United States.1
More frequent use of medical imaging (ultrasound, needle biopsy, and potentially computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) may be improving detection of earlier stage, asymptomatic cancers more frequently than was possible in the past.1
Mortality rates have remained stable, most likely because modern treatment is highly effective in the management of early thyroid cancers.1
Thyroid cancer is 5th most common cancer in females.1
The ratio of thyroid cancer diagnosed in women to men is 3:1.1
Thyroid Cancer incidence rate is more than four times higher in young females compared to young males. Although rates have increased in both sexes, the upward trend is much stronger among females (6.5% per year, statistically significant)1
Relative survival ratios were highest for thyroid, testicular and prostate cancers, and melanoma.1
In 2009, the estimated new cases for Thyroid Cancer is 4,700; 990 of those will be men and 3,700 will be women.1
In 2009, the estimated deaths for Thyroid Cancer is 190; 70 of those will be men and 120 will be women.1
Thyroid cancer has a high rate of recurrence; 20-30% recurrence rate has been reported therefore patients must be carefully monitored for life.2
Chances of recurrence are high.
Thyroid cancer has a high recurrence rate (see chart below).
But overall, your 5-year RSR (relative survival ratio) with thyroid cancer is 98%.1
Sources:
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009
- Canadian Cancer Statistics 2008
- Chart adapted from Mazzaferri EL, 1994. (page 104)
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