The Department of Health (DOH) revealed that thyroid cancer, one of the most common cancers in the Philippines, can be detected through ‘self-check’ during the first celebration of the National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week on Friday at Lagro Elementary School in Quezon City.

Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that releases hormones that control the body’s metabolism.

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