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What is Hurthle Cell Cancer?
Thriving — not just surviving — begins with knowing vital information about your disease and the available treatment options.
Hurthle cell cancer typically classifies as a rare and aggressive form of follicular thyroid cancer. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the base of the throat. It secretes hormones that are essential for regulating the body’s metabolism.
Also called Hurthle cell carcinoma or oxyphilic cell carcinoma, it accounts for only 3 to 5 percent of all thyroid cancer cases, according to the American Cancer Society. This malignant disease is uncommon in the United States, but incident rates are rising due to diagnostic advancements. If found early, the chance for survival is high.
What are the Signs of Hurthle Cell Cancer?
The cancer care team here at New Hope Unlimited is dedicated to addressing the symptoms of Hurthle cell cancer with a unique combination of conventional and holistic therapies.
Common signs of Hurthle cell carcinoma may include:
- A distinct lump in the neck
- A painful sensation in the neck or throat
- Changes in voice quality, such as hoarseness
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty swallowing
What Caused Your Thyroid to Develop Cancer?
Similar to most cancers, the exact causes of Hurthle cell carcinoma is unknown. The following risk factors, however, may have increased your likelihood of developing this rare disorder:
- Increasing age
- Being female
- Having a history of radiation treatments to the head and neck, although some scientific studies argue that Hurthle cell cancer is not associated with radiation exposure.
How Do Doctors Confirm a Cancer Diagnosis?
To improve your Hurthle cell cancer prognosis, a doctor will perform a series of tests to produce an accurate diagnosis. Prepare to undergo the following procedures:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Blood laboratory studies
- Laryngoscopy to examine the voice box
- Removing a thyroid tissue sample for testing
An oncologist may also conduct these imaging studies to further assess the area of concern:
- Ultrasound
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
If you receive a Hurthle cell carcinoma diagnosis, the next critical step is to plan your treatment.
Choose New Hope Unlimited — Your Personalized Cancer Treatment Provider
What sets New Hope Unlimited apart from most hospitals and treatment centers is our powerful yet harmless alternatives to mainstream medicine. Each valued member of our medical team is committed to addressing the root cause of Hurthle cell cancer with minimal short and long-term side effects. You have options. To know more about our treatment strategy, please click here.
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What is the survival rate for Hurthle cell cancer?
According to EndocrineWeb, the 10-year survival rate for localized Hurthle cell carcinoma is 75 percent. The number drops closer to 50 percent if the cancer cells metastasize (spread) to the cervical lymph nodes, justifying the need for catching the disease early.
2. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
Among the comprehensive treatments we provide are levorotatory vitamin C supplementation and oxidative therapy to boost the immune system’s ability to defend the body against cancer. Click here for more details on the alternative Hurthle cell cancer treatments you may receive.
