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Papillary thyroid cancer
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PA-pih-LAYR-ee THY-royd KAN-ser
Definition
Cancer that forms in cells in the thyroid and grows in small finger-like shapes. It grows slowly, is more common in women than in men, and often occurs before age 40. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
PA-pih-LAYR-ee THY-royd KAN-ser
Definition
Cancer that forms in cells in the thyroid and grows in small finger-like shapes. It grows slowly, is more common in women than in men, and often occurs before age 40. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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