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On August 16, Korean actor Jang Keun Suk, who will be turning 37 next month, suddenly became a hot topic.He publicly admitted on his social media that he had thyroid cancer.In order not to worry his fans, he waited until two weeks after the surgery before posting the video.

Jang Keun Suk's agency said that Jang Keun Suk was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October last year. In order not to affect his work, he arranged his schedule according to the original plan. It was not until May this year that he took the time to undergo surgery. He has successfully completed the relevant surgery. After a detailed examination, the doctor confirmed that the results were very good and he has now recovered.

Jang Keun Suk said that he chose to disclose the fact of the surgery himself because he wanted to give support and courage to people who are going through difficult times and to show a positive image of himself.

The following is a text version of Jang Keun Suk's video (excerpt):

Hello, I'm Jang Keun Suk, and I have something to tell you.

I didn't tell you the bad news. It's been two weeks since the surgery, right? I still can't open my mouth.

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a year ago. You would be shocked if you knew about this, right?

I didn’t tell you the bad news because I was afraid that many people would worry. Fortunately, the operation went smoothly.

About 8 days after the surgery, I was terrified and I didn’t move or exercise my body. I couldn’t do anything.

Two weeks later, the results confirmed today are very good. I am very lucky to be able to say this now.

Also, I am healthy now and can travel...

Public information shows that Jang Keun Suk was born on September 26, 1987 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a South Korean actor, singer, and host. His representative works include "Hwang Jin Yi", "Hong Gil Dong", "You're Beautiful", "Pet Lover", "Itaewon Murder Case", etc. He has successfully captured a large number of fans with his superb acting skills and outstanding appearance.

Park Shin Hye once worked with Jang Keun Suk (right) in "You're Beautiful"

In recent years, Jang Keun Suk has rarely appeared in any film or television works, but he has frequently been on hot searches due to his weight gain.

User comments

Root flower cri:Fortunately, the cure rate of thyroid cancer is high. I will be healthy and safe in the future. I worked too hard when I was young. Now I just hope that filming and concerts can be arranged reasonably.

lxj20142014 ：Living a safe, healthy and happy life is better than anything else

Don't miss me after you say goodbye:No wonder you say your ideal type is to be healthy. What your fans expect the most is not to get sick. It turns out that it is so important to you. Please stay healthy and live a long life.

To the south is summer:Brother, you will be healthy in the future

Is Shin-chan not fat?cri:As a 14-year old fan, I hope you are healthy and happy. Nothing is more important than these two things!

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1. Will thyroid cancer surgery affect voice?

On July 24 last year, Feng Timo, a well-known anchor and singer, posted on Weibo that she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had undergone surgery, which was successful. She mentioned,I couldn't speak for a long time after the operation, and I couldn't sing no matter what.I almost collapsed. I also reminded everyone to "not waste your energy and not let negative energy accumulate in your heart."

Some netizens said that thyroid cancer is also called "happy cancer" and is not fatal. After recovery, it will have little impact on life. Some netizens also said that people who are easily angry and in a bad mood are more likely to get thyroid cancer. Many people are also worried about whether they can still sing after thyroid surgery and whether it will affect their voice.

Tan Zhuo, deputy chief physician and executive director of the Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Center of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, said,Thyroid cancer is a common and highly prevalent cancer. Many people discover the disease through physical examinations. In recent years, thyroid cancer has tended to occur in younger people and more females.Generally speaking, the incidence of thyroid tumors is high, but the prognosis is very good.The cure rate after active surgery can reach more than 90%.Therefore, once the disease is diagnosed, most people will choose relatively mature and safe surgical treatment.

Tan Zhuo said,Hoarseness is one of the common complications after thyroid tumor surgery and has nothing to do with the surgical method.

"Thyroid tumors can invade the recurrent laryngeal nerve and affect voice. Some patients who come to the hospital for treatment with hoarseness are diagnosed with thyroid cancer." Tan Zhuo said that surgery can have an impact on voice. Some patients cannot speak after surgery, and some patients feel tired when speaking and cannot produce high notes. However, from a clinical point of view, such situations are mostly temporary and can return to normal after a period of rest. "For those patients who cannot produce high notes, we encourage them to practice their voices more, and they can basically recover."

2. Are people who get angry easily more likely to get thyroid cancer?

Tan Zhuo said that there are many potential reasons for the early onset of malignant tumors, such as environmental pollution, unhealthy lifestyles, and irregular diets. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the thyroid follicular epithelium of patients.It is usually related to oncogenes in the patient's body, ionizing radiation, iodine deficiency or high-iodine diet, and genetic factors.

There is currently no authoritative evidence to show that there is a direct relationship between thyroid cancer and anger, but thyroid cancer may have a certain relationship with anger and emotional fluctuations. In particular, long-term, repeated emotional fluctuations and anger can easily cause an imbalance in hormone secretion in the body, leading to low immunity. The thyroid gland may be prone to cancer under the stimulation of various factors.

"So we recommend that patients with thyroid cancer undergo regular checkups after treatment, and also pay attention to maintaining emotional stability to avoid negative emotions affecting disease recovery."Tan Zhuo said that thyroid cancer should be taken seriously, but there is no need to be overly pessimistic or anxious. From a clinical perspective, the treatment effect for the vast majority of patients is relatively ideal.

3. What kind of thyroid nodules require surgery?

During the annual physical examination season, many people will find that they have thyroid nodules and worry about them. Usually, according to the malignancy and size of the nodules, thyroid nodules can be divided into six levels: TIRADS 1, TIRADS 2, TIRADS 3, TIRADS 4, TIRADS 5, and TIRADS 6.

The vast majority of thyroid nodules found during routine physical examinations are benign, but a small number of solitary thyroid nodules are malignant.Ultrasound elastic imaging suggests that nodules below grade 3 are generally benign and can be followed up by ultrasound every six months.Studies have shown that TIRADS4a thyroid nodules have a 5%-10% chance of being malignant.Nodules above grade 4 require evaluation and diagnosis by a professional oncologist.

4. Avoid thyroid "injury" by doing 3 things

Some time ago, the topic "Staying up late shortens the life of your thyroid gland" became a hot search topic, which resonated with many netizens. Everyone says that they want to go to bed early every day, but they don't know when they can really do it until they feel unwell and their health is affected.

According to Life Times, "Every time you stay up late, you are consuming the life of your thyroid gland." Staying up late can easily cause endocrine disorders and disrupt the body's immune function. If things go on like this for a long time, it will cause various thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, etc.

Professor Fu Yongqing of the Department of Thyroid Surgery at Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that thyroid disease is closely related to the body's resistance and immune system. Staying up late will cause the biological clock to be disrupted, the body's resistance will decrease, the body's immunity will also decrease, and thyroid disease may follow. "The usual living habits, work, and life pressures, and now many young people are under great pressure from mortgage loans." In addition, Professor Fu also added that women are more likely to suffer from thyroid diseases than men due to the influence of hormone levels. Almost 3 out of every 5 patients are women.

So, how can we try our best to prevent and detect thyroid problems early through lifestyle habits? Experts give the following suggestions:

1. Stay up late less and don’t be anxious

We should combine work and rest, lead a regular life, avoid overwork, maintain a happy spirit, and learn to quickly resolve negative emotions.

2. Stay away from ionizing radiation and radioactive materials

Especially teenagers and children need to avoid it, and parents should try to avoid actively requesting CT, X-ray and other examinations. The radiation from computers, mobile phones, televisions and other items is relatively low, so there is no need to worry too much.

3. Eat healthy and exercise regularly

Eat three meals at regular times and in fixed quantities. Do not skip breakfast and eat a lot at night. Food should be mainly fresh vegetables, and avoid fatty, spicy, alcoholic, sweet foods, etc. Actively exercise to improve the body's immunity.

4. Regular check-ups: Have a regular physical check-up once a year.

After the age of 35, especially for women, it is best to have a thyroid function test and thyroid ultrasound every 5 years; pregnant women must have a thyroid function test; before preparing for pregnancy, it is recommended that women screen for related indicators such as thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). If symptoms such as hoarseness, pressure, and difficulty breathing occur, seek medical attention immediately.

Source: Chengshi Interactive Comprehensive Report Reporter Zhang Qian