- Product Background
Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly shaped gland located in the front of the neck, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature.
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer and the tenth most common cancer in the United States of America. It is more common in women than in men and typically occurs in people aged between 30 and 50 years. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 64,000 new cases of thyroid cancer diagnosed in the US in 2023.
The prevalence of thyroid cancer has increased in the recent decades. This is likely due to a number of factors, including the increased use of imaging tests such as ultrasound and CT scans, which can detect small thyroid nodules. Most thyroid nodules are benign (non-cancerous), but only a small percentage are malignant.
Thyroid cancer is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, imaging tests, and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. FNA biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure, in which a thin needle is inserted into the thyroid gland to extract a sample of cells. The cells were then examined under a microscope to detect any signs of cancer.
PTC is the most common type of thyroid cancer worldwide. Papillary thyroid carcinoma is typically slow growing and has a good prognosis. However, other types of thyroid cancer are more aggressive and have poorer prognosis.
Treatment of thyroid cancer typically involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland. Radioactive iodine therapy may also be used to kill cancer cells.
The prognosis for thyroid cancer is generally good, with a 5-year survival rate > 98% for papillary thyroid carcinoma. However, the prognosis of more aggressive thyroid cancers is poor.
The early detection of thyroid cancer is important because it leads to better outcomes. If you have any of the following symptoms, please see your doctor:
• A lump or swelling in your neck
• Pain in your neck or throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Unexplained weight loss
If you are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, your doctor works with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
- Product Overview
The Athendia Thyrogenes kit can help prevent unnecessary surgeries by detecting molecular markers associated with malignant thyroid tumors. This can be particularly helpful for patients with indeterminate cytology specimens.
- Product Information
The Athendia Thyrogenes test is a multiplex PCR-based assay that can detect mutations in five oncogenes associated with thyroid cancer: TERT, RET, P53, KRAS, BRAF, AKT and NRAS. It is compatible with FFPE, FNA, and fresh frozen samples, and produces results in less than 3 h.