You’re fiddling with a necklace when suddenly you notice a lump near the base of your throat. Or perhaps you’re yawning and a friend spots a swollen spot on your neck. What gives? Although they can be ...

Causes of Thyroid Cancer- Differentiated thyroid cancers – also known as papillary and follicular thyroid cancers – don’t play by the same rules as other cancers. Although in advanced forms of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this video exclusive, Trevor E. Angell, MD, talks with Jennifer R. Marks, MD, about potential causes of ...

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that particularly affects females. While its exact causes are largely unknown, multiple risk factors can contribute to its development, including genetic factors.

Thyroid disease is caused by the over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones. Autoimmune disorders like Graves' disease and Hashimoto's disease affect thyroid function. Lifestyle choices, such as ...

Papillary thyroid cancer is more common than medullary thyroid cancer and tends to be easier to treat. However, both types of thyroid cancer have a good prognosis in the early stages. If the cancer ...

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Anaplastic thyroid cancer is an extremely rare and fast-growing cancer. Just 500-800 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with it each year. It’s also very deadly. Anaplastic thyroid cancer makes up only ...

Your thyroid plays a pivotal role in your overall health, yet many people overlook its importance until something goes wrong. Located at the base of your neck, this butterfly-shaped gland is small but ...

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) will present the John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal to Kenneth D. Burman, M.D. at the ATA's 86th Annual Meeting, September 21-25, 2016, in Denver, ...