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Thyroid cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. It is located under the Adam's apple in the front of the neck. Most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured.
Papillary thyroid cancer (also sometimes called papillary thyroid carcinoma) is the most common type of thyroid cancer. You may have even heard your doctor talk about metastatic papillary thyroid cancer (metastatic means that it has spread beyond your thyroid gland).This article will focus on papillary thyroid cancer basics, including papillary thyroid cancer symptoms, treatments, and prognosis. Peak onset ages are 30 to 50 years old. 2  Papillary thyroid cancer is more common in females than in males by a 3:1 ratio. 3  The prognosis directly related to tumor size. ( 4 Less than 1.5 cm [1/2 inch] is a good prognosis.). 5  This cancer accounts for 85% of thyroid cancers due to radiation exposure.