In recent years, the incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing, and cases of thyroid cancer in clusters in families are not uncommon. Recently, a family of three was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the same time, and Ms. Yang, her mother and younger brother were all diagnosed with thyroid cancer. This matter has aroused widespread concern. Let's take a look at this terrible disease and how to prevent and respond to it.
Thyroid cancer is a common malignancy that occurs mainly on thyroid glands. The complexity of this cancer may be related to a variety of factors such as genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle habits. Family cluster thyroid cancer is a condition in which more than one member of the family develops thyroid cancer, which has a relatively high incidence of thyroid cancer.
Cases of family clusters of thyroid cancer remind us that genetic factors play an important role in the development of thyroid cancer. In addition, family cluster thyroid cancer may also be related to common living environment and eating habits. Therefore, for families with familial clusters of thyroid cancer, vigilance should be raised to strengthen prevention and screening.
In order to prevent and detect thyroid cancer early, we should pay attention to the following:
1.Regular medical check-ups: Neck ultrasound is done once a year for early detection of thyroid abnormalities.
2.Pay attention to your diet: Maintain a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods.
3.Avoid radiation: Try to avoid prolonged exposure to radiation, especially children and adolescents.
4.Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Quit smoking, limit alcohol, get enough sleep and exercise.
5.Pay attention to family history: If there is a family history of family clusters of thyroid cancer or other related cancers, prevention and screening should be strengthened.