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Differences between ATC and DTC.
| Type of cancer | Incidence (of total cases) | Sex ratio (F:M) | Lethality rate | Migration and invasiveness | Thyroid-specific features | Sensitivity to chemotherapy drugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTC | >95% | 3:1 | Normal | Normal | Partly | Normal |
| ATC | <1% | 1.5:2 | High | Easily appearing | None | Poor |
ATC, anaplastic thyroid cancer; DTC, differentiated thyroid cancer.
