According to the American Cancer Society, these are the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer:
- A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly
- Swelling in the neck
- Pain in the front of the neck, sometimes going up to the ears
- Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away
- Trouble swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- A constant cough that is not due to a cold
Many times young women focus on leading a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating right, but cancer is one of those things that can pop up at any time. In her case, a selfie helped save her life and by sharing her story she will help spread awareness about this disease and its symptoms.