Thyroid cancer rates are on the rise, with many experts believing we've simply got better at diagnosing it thanks to new technology.
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck. It’s responsible for unleashing hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, weight and body temperature.
According to Cancer Research UK data for 2016-2018, thyroid cancer is the 20th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 1% of all new cancer cases. Incidence rates for the same time period are highest in people aged 65 to 69 and more prevalent in women.
