Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment of thyroid cancer - NKyTribune

Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment of thyroid cancer - NKyTribune

By Dr. Joseph Valentino University of Kentucky Your thyroid gland may be small, but it plays a big role in keeping your body running. Located at the base of your neck where a bow tie would sit, this butterfly-shaped gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolism – acting like the throttle on an engine for your entire body. When your thyroid isn’t working properly, you might experience fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, or bowel problems.…

Jang Keun Suk on Thyroid Cancer Battle & Hallyu Generations

Credit: MBC “Asia Prince” Jang Keun Suk dropped by Radio Star for the first time, 33 years into his career. During the episode, Jang candidly revealed he had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year. “Due to the medical strike at the time, I couldn’t get surgery for 10 months,” he said. “I didn’t even tell my parents. I didn’t want to make them worry unnecessarily.” Now fully recovered, Jang reflected on how the experience changed his outloo…