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This study aims to investigate gender disparities in thyroid cancer detection and the role of demographics and clinical factors.

June 20, 2026The American SurgeonOpen Access

Gender Disparities in Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: Evaluating Detection Bias and Clinical Implications

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Retrospective review evaluates gender differences in thyroid cancer diagnosis, highlighting detection bias and healthcare access.

This study aims to investigate gender disparities in thyroid cancer detection and the role of demographics and clinical factors.
Conducted a single-center retrospective review of 195 thyroid cancer patients from 2015-2021.
Utilized logistic regression models to analyze factors influencing stage of presentation including demographics, symptoms, and pathology.
Men presented larger nodules (median 4.45 cm vs 3.2 cm, P = 0.003), especially if symptomatic (P = 0.011).
Women were more frequently diagnosed with smaller, localized tumors (P = 0.048) and stage 1 disease (P < 0.001).
Visiting a primary care physician within a year of diagnosis was associated with lower risk of advanced disease (OR: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.41-0.84, P = 0.003).

Brosnihan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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