Thyroid Cancer Prevention   

Several factors can cause formation of cancerous cells in your body; fortunately, some of them can be prevented. To prevent thyroid cancer, you can take the following step: 

Reduce your risk - if you have an inherited gene mutation that may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, talk to your doctor about a prophylactic thyroidectomy. In addition, if you live close to a nuclear power plant, talk to your doctor about medications that can block the effects of the radiation on your thyroid. 

Other preventive methods -   

• avoid exposure to high levels of radiation 
• avoid excessive or persistent lack of iodine in your diet  
• consult your doctor regularly if you have a history of goiter 
• see your doctor regularly if you have a family history of medullary thyroid cancer  
• keep your immune system  
• use an air purifier if you live in an industrial or an high pollution environment  
• stop smoking and avoid second-hand tobacco smoke;  
• tell your doctor or dentist of any change in your oropharyngeal cavity that indicates cancer
• adopt a healthy diet - a diet contains 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day may help reduce the risk of all types of cancer, including thyroid cancer. 
• exercise regularly  
• maintain a healthy weight 
• limit your alcohol consumption; 
• perform safe sex 
• Reduce your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial tanning devices, such as tanning beds.

            Thyroid Cancer Survival Rates