Question: what are the risk factors for developing thyroid cancer?
Answer: ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing thyroid cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.
Gender. Women are diagnosed with 3 of every 4 thyroid cancers.
Age. ... 
Genetics. ... 
Radiation exposure. ... 
Diet low in iodine. ... 
Race. ... 
Breast cancer.