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Who usually gets thyroid cancer?
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Anyone: Anyone can get thyroid cancer. Your risk is higher if you have a family history of thyroid cancer or if you were exposed to excess radiation to the neck when you were younger.
Answered 11/6/2012
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Variable: There is no specific risk factor other than having radiation to the neck. It may be more common in areas where iodine deficiency is likely.
Answered 9/9/2012
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