Thyroid nodules are common in the general population, and assessing their malignancy risk is the initial step in care. Surgical exploration remains the sole definitive option for indeterminate nodules ...

Regular monitoring can help identify signs of thyroid cancer recurrence. Many treatment options can help treat recurrent thyroid cancer. The thyroid uses the mineral iodine to produce essential ...

Research isn’t clear on whether semaglutide causes thyroid tumors. But people with a history of thyroid cancer may want to avoid using this diabetes and weight loss medication. Semaglutide is in a ...

Papillary thyroid cancer is widely known as the "good cancer." This term has been around for years and is used ubiquitously. Some think it's "appropriate" because the cancer is highly treatable and ...

Thyroid cancer surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland to treat cancerous growths. It is the primary treatment for most thyroid cancers. Thyroid cancer develops when cells in the ...

Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine’s Endocrine Tumor Program (ETP) uses an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach to treating patients with thyroid cancer and other endocrine cancers and ...

Thyroid cancer treatment is highly individualized, depending on factors such as the cancer type and stage, genetic factors, and the individual’s overall health. Common thyroid cancer treatments ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

For all the buzz surrounding Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, there are also plenty of concerns about potential serious or long-term side effects. Among the scariest of these fears is ...