Papillary thyroid cancer is not cancer

Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumor of endocrine system, accounting for the first place in head and neck malignant tumors. The incidence of thyroid cancer varies according to countries or regions. The incidence rate in China is generally low, but in recent years there is an upward trend. Thyroid cancer generally occurs in young adults, with an obvious increase in the age of onset from 24 to 34, and a significant decrease after 54. Thyroid cancer is classified into papillary adenocarcinoma, follicular adenocarcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Papillary thyroid carcinoma is a malignant tumor with good pathological classification, low malignancy and good prognosis. If treated promptly and reasonably, most patients can be cured.