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Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
Ear, Nose & Throat Care — The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the throat. It has two lobes separated in the middle by a strip of tissue (the isthmus). The thyroid itself secretes three main hormones: (1) Thyroxine contains iodine, needed for ...More…
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Thyroid.org: Thyroid Cancer FAQ
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine-related cancer. The outlook for patients with thyroid cancer is excellent in that safe and effective therapy is available in most cases. A lump (nodule) in the thyroid is the key sign of its presence. ...More…
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General Information About Thyroid Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland. Age, gender, and exposure to radiation can affect the risk of developing thyroid cancer. Medullary thyroid cancer is sometimes caused by a ...More…
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Thyroid cancer
Mayo Clinic — Thyroid cancer - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of cancer of the thyroid gland. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid - a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's ...More…
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Thyroid Cancer
Cancer Net — Thyroid Cancer / Cancer.Net - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's members set the standard for patient care worldwide, and . ...More…
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What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer
National Cancer Institute — This booklet tells about diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up care. Learning about the medical care for thyroid cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your own care. Types of Thyroid Cancer The ThyroidMore…
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What Are the Key Statistics About Thyroid Cancer?
American Cancer Society — The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for thyroid cancer in the United States are for 2008: In general, this is one of the least deadly cancers. The 5-year survival rate (the percentage of people living at least 5 years after being ...More…
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What's New in Thyroid Cancer Research and Treatment?
American Cancer Society — Important research into thyroid cancer is under way right now in many university hospitals, medical centers, and other institutions around the country. Each year, scientists find out more about what causes the disease, how to prevent it, and how ...More…
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Do We Know What Causes Thyroid Cancer?
American Cancer Society — Although scientists have found that thyroid cancer is linked with a number of other conditions (described in the section, "What are the risk factors for thyroid cancer?"), the exact cause of most thyroid cancers is not yet known. People inherit ...More…
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Detailed Guide: Thyroid Cancer
American Cancer Society — Each type of treatment for thyroid cancer has side effects that may last for a few months. Some, like the need for oral thyroid hormone, may be permanent. You may be able to hasten your recovery by being aware of the side effects before you start ...More…
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What Are the Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer?
American Cancer Society — For unclear reasons thyroid cancers occur about 3 times more often in women than in men. Thyroid cancers can occur in people of all ages, but most cases of papillary and follicular thyroid cancer are found in people between the ages of 20 and 60 ...More…
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Can Thyroid Cancer Be Prevented?
American Cancer Society — Most people with thyroid cancer have no known risk factors, so it is not possible to prevent most cases of this disease. Radiation exposure, especially in childhood, is a known risk factor for thyroid cancer. Because of this, doctors no longer ...More…