Symptoms

People with thyroid cancer often experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with thyroid cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be similar to those of other medical conditions. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

• A lump in the front of the neck, near the Adam's apple
  
  
• Hoarseness
  
  
• Swollen glands in the neck
  
  
• Difficulty swallowing
  
  
• Difficulty breathing
  
  
• Pain in the throat or neck
  
  
• A cough that persists and is not caused by a cold

These symptoms may be caused by thyroid cancer; other thyroid problems, such as a goiter; or a condition not related to the thyroid, such as an infection. Talk with your doctor for more information.