Introduction

Written by Christian Nasr MD

Since 1980, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States, and this trend shows no sign of abating.¹ In 2009, almost half a million people were living with a history of thyroid cancer.²

It is vital for the busy endocrinologist, primary care physician, or other healthcare professional to stay current in their understanding of thyroid cancer, from diagnosis through treatment.

This Physicians’ Guide provides a succinct overview of the topic, providing a handy reference covering:

Updated on: 07/17/14

Overview of Thyroid Cancer

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SEER Stat Fact Sheet: Thyroid Cancer. Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results. National Cancer Institute. 2012. http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/thyro.html. Accessed August 9, 2012.
Geeta L, O’Dorisio T, McDougall R, Weigel RJ. Cancer of the Endocrine System: Thyroid Cancer. In: Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Niederhuber JE, Kastan MB, McKenna WG. Abeloff’s Clinical Oncology, 4th Ed. Churchill Livingston; 2008.

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