Approximately 14 million people in the United States suffer some type of thyroid dysfunction. The thyroid gland produces hormones to regulate the function of your metabolism and every cell in your body. Unfortunately, most people go untreated or are misdiagnosed because symptoms can be vague and attributed to other issues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders (including thyroid cancer).
Thyroid Cancer: A Growing Problem for Young Women
For young women with thyroid cancer, it raises many question beyond just the treatment for their cancer. What are the complications of treatment? What are the treatment options when thyroid...
Unique Treatment Approaches for Thyroid and Endocrine Cancers
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, with women being three times more likely to have this disease. On this episode of Patient Power, you'll hear from three leading...
Evaluation and Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common form of thyroid cancer in the United States. In this Patient Power webcast on ihealth, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Dina Elaraj...
Advances in the Treatment of Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumors
Common endocrine cancers include those of the Thyroid, Parathyroid and adrenal glands. In this Patient Power program sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Nancy...