THE SYMPTOMS

The main symptom of thyroid cancer is a painless lump, low down in the front of the neck.

However, only around 1 in every 20 neck lumps are cancerous.

It’s more likely to be cancer if it feels firm, does not move around easily under your skin and gets bigger over time.

Other symptoms of thyroid cancer include: Swollen neck glands

Unexplained hoarseness that does not get better

after a few weeks

A sore throat that isn’t getting better

Pain in your neck

Difficulty or pain when swallowing Difficulty breathing

While it’s unlikely a neck lump will result in a cancer diagnosis, it’s always better to get checked out.

See your GP or visit the Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust butterfly.org.uk or macmillan.org.uk/cancerinformation-and-support/thyroid-cancer for more information.