During the exam, the doctor will pay special attention to the size and firmness of your thyroid and any enlarged lymph nodes in your neck. Your doctor will examine you to get more information about possible signs of thyroid cancer and other health problems.
If someone in your family has had thyroid cancer (especially medullary thyroid cancer) or tumors called pheochromocytomas, it is important to tell your doctor, as you might be at high risk for this disease. You will be asked questions about your possible risk factors, symptoms, and any other health problems or concerns. If you have any signs or symptoms that suggest you might have thyroid cancer, your health care professional will want to know your complete medical history. If cancer is found, other tests might be done to find out more about the cancer. If there is a reason to suspect you might have thyroid cancer, your doctor will use one or more tests to confirm the diagnosis. Thyroid cancer may be diagnosed after a person goes to a doctor because of symptoms, or it might be found during a routine physical exam or other tests.
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