On Thursday, September 17, 2015, from 08:00 to 14:00 in Warsaw, there will be free ultrasound examinations of the thyroid gland. The pool of free prophylactic tests - thyroid ultrasound - was prepared by the Polish Amazonki Ruch Społeczny association on the occasion of the World Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Check how to sign up for a free thyroid ultrasound scan.

September is World Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. On this occasion, the Polish Amazonki Ruch Społeczny association, as part of the "Butterflies under protection" campaign, invites you to take advantage of free prophylactic ultrasound examinations of the thyroid gland on September 17 this year. in Warsaw!

Ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland allows early detection of cancer

Although the thyroid gland is small, it is responsible for coordinating the work of almost the entire body. The mood, appearance and physical well-being depend on it. However, the thyroid gland is exposed to many diseases - from hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, through autoimmune diseases to cancer, which more and more people struggle with. One of the primary symptoms of thyroid cancer is a lump that appears in the front of the neck. The most effective method of detecting them is an ultrasound of the thyroid gland.

"Ultrasound examination is one of the basic methods of early detection of thyroid cancer. Ultrasound allows you to detect even very small changes in the structure of the gland that cannot be felt by touch. Remember that early detected changes give you a chance to react quickly. According to the accepted principles of thyroid cancer prophylaxis, it is recommended to perform an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland once every two years ”- explains prof. Marek Dedecjus, head of the Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Oncology Center - Institute in Warsaw.

Small bumps of great weight

Thyroid lumps are a fairly common problem. They develop in 1 percent. men and in 6 percent. women. This means that in Poland, this problem may affect up to a million women of all ages. “If changes in the thyroid gland are found in the ultrasound examination, it is necessary to evaluate a specialist endocrinologist and possibly a thyroid biopsy. Fortunately, only a fraction of the nodules identified by ultrasound are malignant. It should be remembered, however, that any - even mild - changes in the thyroid gland should be carefully monitored "- emphasizes prof. Marek Dedecjus.

People udiagnosed with thyroid nodules should urgently see a specialist if:

  • the lump or the circumference of the neck quickly enlarged
  • there is neck pain in the area of ​​the thyroid gland with the accompanying enlargement of the lymph nodes
  • trouble swallowing or breathing

People with a family history of thyroid cancer should be especially vigilant in the observation of diagnosed nodules.

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How do I sign up for a free thyroid ultrasound scan?

The research will be held on September 17, 2015 (Thursday) from 08:00 - 14:00 in Warsaw. Detailed information and registration will be available on September 16, 2015 from 13: 30-19: 00 by calling: 601 755 301. The number of places is limited.

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"Butterflies under protection" educational campaign

"For all people who would like to learn more about thyroid cancer, especially for people diagnosed with the disease, the Polish Amazons Social Movement in cooperation with the Projan Foundation is running the" Butterflies under protection "campaign. At this particular time, we encourage you to pay attention to the topic of thyroid cancer and visit the website www.ruchspoleczy.org.pl, where you can download a free guide for patients, read the answers to bothering questions in the Projan Foundation brochure, and learn about inspiring stories people who have faced thyroid cancer "- invites Elżbieta Kozik, president of the Polskie Amazonki Ruch Społeczny association.

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