Follicular Thyroid Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prognosis

Follicular thyroid cancer originates in the follicular cells of the thyroid gland (neck). It accounts for ~10% of thyroid cancers, most often diagnosed ages 30–50.

Treatment

Surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, chemotherapy—tailored to stage, age, health.

Prognosis

• Stage I: ~100% 5-year survival.
• Stage IV: ~70% 5-year survival.

Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes. See a doctor promptly for thyroid symptoms.