Screening is a way to evaluate people without symptoms to
determine if they are at risk for cancer or have already
developed cancer. - Assessing your medical history and lifestyle
habits that may increase or decrease your risk of thyroid cancer
- Testing to identify early signs of thyroid cancer According to
the US Preventive Services Task Force, there are no official
screening guidelines for thyroid cancer. Testing is only
recommended for people who are experiencing symptoms suggestive
of thyroid cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, all
people between the ages of 21 and 40 should have their neck,
lymph nodes, and the area directly over their thyroid gland
examined (palpated) every year. There are some healthcare
providers who think that people with a higher-than-normal risk
of thyroid cancer should be periodically screened. Factors that
lead to a higher-than-normal risk include the following: - A
history of exposure to radiation - Family members with either
multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) ass