KTRK-TV, virtual channel and VHF digital channel 13, is an ABC owned-and-operated television station located in Houston, Texas, United States. The station is owned by the ABC Owned Television Stations subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (through its Disney-ABC Television Group division).
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.
1 Papillary thyroid cancer is more common in females than in males by a 3:1 ratio. 2  The prognosis directly related to tumor size. ( 3 Less than 1.5 cm [1/2 inch] is a good prognosis.). 4  This cancer accounts for 85% of thyroid cancers due to radiation exposure. 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.