Sign 3: Changes in Voice
Yet another sign of potential thyroid cancer is changes in your voice. Considering the proximity of the thyroid gland to the voice box, or larynx, it’s understandable that any alterations to the gland could affect your voice.
Common voice changes include hoarseness, voice loss, or changes in the tone or pitch of your voice. These changes could be the result of a thyroid tumor pressing against the nerve that controls your vocal cords.
It’s important to note that while voice changes can occur due to a variety of reasons – such as a common cold, strain, or aging – persistent changes that can’t be linked to these common causes warrant further investigation.
Hoarseness or voice changes are not symptoms to be shrugged off lightly. If these persist for more than two weeks and are not associated with an identifiable cause like a respiratory infection, they could be indicative of thyroid cancer. As with all other symptoms, the key is to pay attention to persistent changes and seek professional help for any unexplained symptoms. (3)
