India, March 25 -- Does STN cause Cancer?

By Dr Catherine Halam & Dr Ankita Singh

The risk of cancer in a solitary thyroid nodule can vary depending on several factors, including the patient's age, gender, family history, and the characteristics of the nodule itself. Generally, the risk of cancer in a solitary thyroid nodule is estimated to be around 5-15%. However, it's important to note that the majority of thyroid nodules are benign (non-cancerous).

Several features of a thyroid nodule may increase the suspicion of cancer, including:

Size: Larger nodules tend to have a higher risk of cancer, although small nodules can also be malignant.

Age: Younger patients with thyroid nodules may have a higher risk of cancer.

Gender: Women ten...