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Cases of thyroid cancer in Cyprus reached 335 in 2023, according to figures from the Cyprus Cancer Registry cited by PASYKAF. Of those diagnosed, 288 were women and 107 were men. The previous year recorded 421 cases, including 308 women and 113 men.
PASYKAF said thyroid cancer ranks as the second most common cancer affecting women in Cyprus and the sixth most common among men.
The organisation released the information for World Thyroid Day on 25 May, which aims to encourage public awareness about thyroid diseases, early diagnosis and available treatment options.
Georgia Orfanou, Director of Prevention and Social Marketing at PASYKAF, said public education is important so people can identify symptoms and understand when medical advice is necessary.
Symptoms linked to thyroid cancer can include long lasting hoarseness, a painless lump in the neck and trouble swallowing.
According to PASYKAF, several factors may increase the likelihood of thyroid disease, including age, family history, obesity, diabetes, low iodine intake and radiation exposure during childhood. Women are also more likely than men to develop thyroid related conditions.
The association encouraged people to attend regular medical examinations and check the neck area themselves at least once a year for unusual changes.
PASYKAF added that it continues to provide educational material, public talks and prevention campaigns related to thyroid cancer awareness and early detection.
