Voice, Scars & Cancer: The Truth About Thyroid Surgery

From hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer to surgery, radioactive iodine treatment and why women are more likely to experience thyroid issues.

25 May 2026 01:10pm

Always tired, sudden weight changes, heart racing for no reason… or a lump on your neck you’ve been ignoring? It might be more than just stress!

In this episode of The Life & Style Podcast, we sit down with former Health Director-General and Surgeon Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah as he breaks down the reality of thyroid disease in Malaysia. 

From hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer to surgery, radioactive iodine treatment and why women are more likely to experience thyroid issues.

He also shares how doctors detect thyroid cancer early, what really happens after thyroid surgery and how AI could transform the future of treatment.

Watch the full podcast now on Sinar Daily.

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