Connections to anatomy

Esther Earl is diagnosed with metastasized papillary thyroid cancer.

Papillary is the outer moats layer of the skin.

Metastasized means it has spread to other parts of the body.

The thyroid produces important hormones for the body.hormones that influence metabolism,growth and development,and body temperature.

The thyroid is located below the Adam's apple and in front of your trachea.