Cancer

Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function....more

Detailed information on targeted therapy for thyroid tumors....more

Thyroid cancer starts in the gland called the thyroid. It occurs when cells in the thyroid gland grow out of control. ...more

Know the risk factors for developing thyroid cancer....more

Here is a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider about treatment for thyroid cancer. ...more

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have thyroid cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn more. ...more

A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more

After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer. ...more

A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more

Detailed information on the most common types of thyroid function tests....more

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer, where it is, and whether it has spread. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more

A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more

Read on for details about the treatment choices for thyroid cancer....more

Read on for a detailed look at how chemotherapy is used to treat thyroid cancer....more

Radioactive iodine therapy uses a form of iodine that sends out radiation to treat thyroid cancer. The goal of this treatment is to target and kill any remaining thyroid cells or thyroid cancer cells anywhere in your body. ...more

In radiation therapy, strong, high-energy rays kill cancer cells or slow their growth. In external radiation therapy, the radiation is aimed at the cancer from a source outside the body. For thyroid cancer, radiation is aimed at the thryoid. Read on to learn more. ...more

Surgery is often the first and main treatment for most all thyroid cancers. The tissue removed will help determine the cancer's type and stage and whether you need more treatment. ...more

Hormone therapy uses pills to give your body the hormones that were made by the thyroid gland before cancer treatment. Read on to learn more. ...more

Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland helps control hormones in your body and is part of the endocrine system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more