Late stage cancer, female singer suddenly announces thyroid | ultrasound | cancer

Singer Feng Timo, who was extremely popular on short video platforms, disappeared for a long time. On the evening of July 24th, she suddenly revealed that she had thyroid cancer and had recovered after surgery.

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What did Feng Timo, who was suspended for six months, do? On the evening of the 24th, she responded for the first time in an interview with short video blogger @ Dabai Show that she has advanced thyroid cancer and has undergone surgery.

In the program, the host asked her why she had stopped broadcasting for half a year. Feng Timo said, "There is something wrong with my physical health. I have a malignant advanced stage of thyroid cancer." The host was also very surprised and couldn't believe it on the spot. Then Feng Timo said, not only do fans not know, but even parents do not know. When she found out that she was sick, she felt a bit confused at the time. Before treatment, she asked the doctor if she could still sing in the future, but the doctor said, "Don't think about singing.".

Although very frustrated, the experience of a patient encouraged Feng Timo, and her surgery was very successful. In the program, she also faced the camera and displayed a scar left by surgery on her neck. After the surgery, my voice was hoarse and I didn't want to live for a while. Fortunately, after persistent training, my voice was restored.

On the evening of the 24th, Feng Timo responded on his personal social media that he had indeed been diagnosed with thyroid cancer before and had undergone surgery, which was very successful. Now his body has also recovered, and his throat has almost recovered with unremitting efforts in training. Through this cancer, she wants to tell everyone, especially girls, not to have mental exhaustion, not to accumulate negative energy in their hearts, and to communicate more with family and friends. When encountering online violence and spreading rumors, they must bravely speak up and take legal weapons to protect themselves.

Feng Timo, real name Feng Yanan, was born on December 19, 1991 in Wanzhou District, Chongqing. She is a mainland Chinese female singer and online anchor. She debuted on a certain live streaming platform and later gained attention from netizens due to her sweet singing voice. She once became the top live streaming sister on the platform and has also participated in many variety shows.

In 2017, she released her first single; In 2019, Feng Timo even started his own solo concert and released his eponymous album. He has since appeared on television variety shows and evening parties multiple times. In February of this year, Feng Timo also released a new single.

According to the Life Times, the incidence rate of thyroid cancer is high, but the "personality" is mild, resulting in a low mortality rate. From 1950 to 2004 in the United States, the incidence rate of thyroid cancer showed a significant growth trend, but the mortality rate decreased by 44%. Among thyroid cancers, papillary thyroid cancer is the most common, accounting for about 80%. Timely treatment has a better prognosis, with a 10-year survival rate of over 90%.

In April this year, Wei Shaozhong, president of Hubei Cancer Hospital, released the latest tumor registration data of the province: lung cancer, female breast cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and thyroid cancer were among the top five incidence rate.

So what is thyroid cancer and how to prevent it?

What is the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body, mainly responsible for promoting metabolism and growth and development. It can also increase the excitability of the nervous system, promote appetite, enhance myocardial contractility, and accelerate heart rate. When thyroid function is abnormal, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism can occur, and specialized treatment should be sought when it occurs.

What is thyroid cancer?

According to differences in tumor origin and differentiation, thyroid cancer can be classified into different pathological types, with significant differences in their pathogenesis, biological behavior, histological morphology, clinical manifestations, treatment methods, and prognosis.

Among thyroid cancers, papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common, accounting for 85% to 90% of all thyroid cancers. Thyroid papillary carcinoma and thyroid follicular carcinoma, also known as differentiated thyroid cancer, have mild biological behavior and good prognosis, so many people call it "lazy cancer". As the name suggests, "lazy cancer" indicates that this type of tumor has a slow growth rate and progression, thus having a high clinical cure rate.

In addition, the malignancy of undifferentiated thyroid cancer is extremely high, and the prognosis of medullary thyroid cancer is between differentiated thyroid cancer and undifferentiated thyroid cancer. Therefore, timely seeking medical attention after discovering thyroid diseases is crucial for predicting prognosis.

How to screen for thyroid cancer?

Surgical examination: There is a certain probability that palpation of the neck thyroid gland can detect thyroid nodules, but palpation can only detect larger nodules. For smaller nodules or the need to understand the internal characteristics of nodules, ultrasound examination is necessary.

Ultrasound examination is the most commonly used and preferred imaging method for thyroid nodules. Ultrasound examination is easy to operate, non-invasive, and cost-effective. High resolution ultrasound can detect small nodules with a diameter greater than 2 mm in the thyroid gland, clearly displaying their boundaries, morphology, and internal structure information.

Ultrasound examination can evaluate the malignancy of thyroid nodules, which can refer to the standards in the table [1].

Thyroid imaging reporting and data system classification and malignant risk

Therefore, when the ultrasound report indicates that the nodule is classified as Class 4 or above, or when the nodule is larger and presents corresponding compression symptoms such as hoarseness, swallowing difficulties, or accompanied by symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, attention should be paid to timely seeking medical treatment at the Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Thyroid Disease, Gastrointestinal Adenectomy Department, or Endocrinology Department outpatient clinic, and evaluated by specialized doctors. If necessary, further ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy or contrast-enhanced ultrasound examination should be performed to rule out thyroid cancer.

It should be noted that not all thyroid cancers are mild "lazy cancers". Therefore, after discovering relevant problems, timely seeking medical attention to clarify the condition and choosing the correct treatment methods is the most scientific way to respond.

What should I pay attention to in my daily life?

For those with thyroid nodules, there is no need to be too nervous. Keep a relaxed mood and balance work and rest. For those considering benign nodules, regular follow-up examinations can be carried out according to medical advice. If the nodules do not change, no treatment is needed.

Attention, friends who have not undergone thyroid examination before. "Thyroid ultrasound examination+blood drawn examination for thyroid function+surgical neck palpation examination" can detect thyroid problems early. Remember to have regular physical examinations.

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