Men and woman discussing thyroid cancerWhat to ask your doctor about thyroid cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • How would I know if I had thyroid cancer?
  • A member of my family has thyroid cancer so am I at risk of getting it myself?
  • Is there a gene test for thyroid cancer?
  • Should I be screened?
  • What screening tests are available?
  • Are my children more at risk if I have had thyroid cancer?
  • Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of thyroid cancer?