Personalised treatments designed to fight cancer while minimising side effects.
Thyroid cancer develops in the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. When abnormal cells in the thyroid grow uncontrollably, they may form nodules or tumors, which can be benign or malignant. Malignant nodules are considered thyroid cancer and require further evaluation and treatment.
Thyroid cancer is a notable cancer burden in the Philippines and is diagnosed more often in women than men.
According to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) (GLOBOCAN 2022):
Thyroid cancer can occur at any age, but it is commonly diagnosed in adults; reputable clinical sources note it is most common in people in their 30s through 60s and occurs more often in women.
Evaluation of suspected thyroid cancer often includes:
Grow more slowly and are usually sensitive to radiation therapy
Can spread through the bloodstream to lungs or bones
Less common, can be hereditary, requires genetic testing
A rare but aggressive type that grows rapidly and is more difficult to treat
Localized disease in the thyroid
Spread to nearby lymph nodes or tissues
Spread to distant organs such as lungs or bones
Treatment is personalised based on type, stage, and patient profile:
Regular follow-up with imaging and blood tests (e.g., thyroglobulin monitoring) is essential after treatment.
At OncoCare Philippines, our multidisciplinary team includes:
