Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is a slow-growing type of thyroid cancer that usually starts as a lump in the front of the neck. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer and is more common in women and people aged 25-65 years. PTC is highly treatable, and most people with this type of cancer continue to have a positive quality of life. This page provides information on the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and outlook for papillary thyroid cancer.