Thuy Linh, a 35-year-old woman from An Giang, has been living with thyroid cancer for a year. Instead of undergoing surgery, she opted for traditional medicine. Recently, she has been experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. She is concerned that these symptoms could be indicative of metastatic disease.
Thyroid cancer plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, and other bodily functions. If left untreated or not treated properly, cancer cells can invade nearby structures such as muscles, esophagus, trachea, larynx, and blood vessels in the neck. These cancer cells can also spread to lymph nodes and even distant areas like bones, brain, liver, and lungs.
Metastatic thyroid cancer can be challenging to treat due to its aggressive nature. Brain metastases are particularly difficult to manage due to their location near critical brain structures.
The symptoms of metastatic thyroid cancer can vary depending on the affected areas. Bone metastases can cause bone pain, brittle bones, spinal cord compression, and bone loss. When the cancer spreads to the lungs, it may cause dry coughing, breathing difficulties, and coughing up blood. Liver metastases can result in abdominal pain, weight loss
