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James Norman MD, FACS, FACE
EndocrineWeb Founder, Parathyroid Surgeon
The Norman Parathyroid Clinic
Tampa, FL
Dr. Norman is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.

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Thyroid Cancer Treatments
To treat your thyroid cancer, your doctor will create a thyroid cancer treatment plan. Learn what may be in that plan, including thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine, and radiation therapy.
Thyroid Tumor Staging
Your doctor will classify your thyroid cancer by its size, if it's spread beyond the thyroid, and if it's affected the lymph nodes. This is called thyroid tumor staging. Learn more about this complex system here.
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Thyroid cancer diagnosis is a process of blood tests, lab tests, imaging tests (CT scans, for example), and a physical exam. Learn what your doctor will do in diagnosing thyroid cancer.
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Risk Factors
Review the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer, as well as the causes and risk factors. Thyroid cancer doesn't have many symptoms, but many thyroid cancer patients notice a lump on their throat. Age and family history are two risk factors; learn about ot
Incidence and Types of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer has 4 main types: papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. Start here for an overview of the types of thyroid cancer.
Medullary Thyroid Cancer Forms
Medullary thyroid cancer (also called medullary thyroid carcinoma) has 4 forms: sporadic, MEN 2A-associated, MEN 2B-associated, and familial. Medullary thyroid is one of the least common thyroid cancers. Learn the differences in medullary thyroid cancer forms.
Medullary Thyroid Cancer Treatments
Medullary thyroid cancer is treated by a total thyroidectomy (removing the entire thyroid gland). You may also need to have some lymph nodes removed. Other medullary thyroid cancer treatments are discussed to help you make informed treatment decisions.
Radioactive Iodine for Thyroid Cancer
After a thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid cancer or follicular thyroid cancer, you will have radioactive iodine therapy to eliminate any remaining thyroid cells. Review the basics of this thyroid cancer treatment.
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
Thyroid cancer may not cause any symptoms at all, but there are possible thyroid cancer symptoms: neck pain, difficulty swallowing, a lump on the neck. Read more about thyroid cancer symptoms.