Why Thyroid Cancer Is Rising—and What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
By Jessica Lee
Published on April 25, 2026.
The incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States has nearly tripled since 1975, surpassing any other type of cancer. This increase is attributed to the adoption of advanced imaging technologies, which detect many early-stage microcarcinomas. The rise in thyroid cancer is also attributed to increased awareness of the disease.
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