冯提莫复发、立威廉确诊，专家：甲状腺癌不应定义为“懒癌”，中青年女性是主要发病人群

Core Viewpoint - Recent cases of thyroid cancer among public figures have brought renewed attention to thyroid health issues, highlighting the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer globally and in China [1][2]. Group 1: Incidence and Characteristics of Thyroid Cancer - Thyroid cancer is the most common tumor in the endocrine system, with a significant rise in incidence. In China, the incidence rate increased 20 times from 2000 to 2016, with 466,000 new cases reported in 2022 [1][3]. - The overall development of thyroid cancer is slow, particularly for papillary thyroid cancer, which constitutes about 80% of cases. Many patients experience minimal changes over 5-10 years, and lymph node metastasis rates are low [1][2]. - The incidence rate of thyroid cancer among women in China is particularly high, with a rate of 49.4 per 100,000, making it one of the most common cancers among women [3]. Group 2: Treatment Approaches - Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment for thyroid cancer, with a trend towards preserving thyroid function rather than total thyroidectomy for low-risk patients. High-risk patients may require total thyroidectomy [2][4]. - There is ongoing debate regarding the appropriateness of ablation therapy for certain patients, and the decision-making process for surgery is complex, especially for small tumors [5][4]. Group 3: Emerging Therapies and Drug Approvals - Recent advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for high-risk thyroid cancer have shown some promise, although overall efficacy remains suboptimal [6]. - Several new drugs for thyroid cancer have been approved in China since 2022, including broad-spectrum anti-cancer drugs and specific treatments for differentiated thyroid cancer [7][8]. Group 4: Public Perception and Awareness - The term "lazy cancer" is misleading, as it may downplay the seriousness of certain aggressive forms of thyroid cancer. High-risk cases account for 10-20% of all thyroid cancer cases, translating to thousands of new cases annually in China [9].