What is classed as an early thyroid cancer find?

Hi there,
i am papillary
Hi there,

i am papillary carcinoma survivor. the stages differ in many cases. you can check the below link and match your condition.

but in general Tumor size less than 2cm is stage one.... over 2 cm to 4 cm is 2nd stage. but it also varies. like some times even if the tumor size is small but cancer may have spread to lymp nodes then its not stage one.... here is a link.

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ThyroidCancer/DetailedGuide/thyroid-cancer-staging

you can check your self. dont worry dear. i know how does it feel. be strong.i was diagnosed at the age of 29. as long as you can be mentally strong trust me you can over come it. telling from personal exp

take care
Farzana

Samanthab said:

Hi Farzana,
Thank you for
Hi Farzana,

Thank you for your reply, I had 2 tumors in my actual thyroid gland and had 26 lymph glands removed, one of them being 3.5cms, I know I had this for at least 8 years before my diagnosis but I just cant find anything to say how long before its diagnosed is classed as an early diagnosis. Surely 8 years isn't early even though it has a high cure rate and slow growing? I have 3 children, 10, 8 and 10 months, so being strong isn't an option it's a must lol. Thank you for your link and taking the time to contact me back.

I hope you are well

Thank you

Samantha

Hi Samantha,
Check out the
Hi Samantha,

Check out the web site below if you haven't already. It is very helpful in explaining the staging of thyroid cancer. Age does play a role in your staging. Strange but true. It's good that you are young.

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ThyroidCancer/DetailedGuide/thyroid-cancer-staging

I hope this helps.

Blessings,
Julie-SunnyAZ