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Cancer of the Thyroid Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine-related cancer; however, it is rare compared to other cancers. In the United States, there are only about 20,000 new patients annually. This publication pro... Details > American Thyroid Association | Frequently Asked Questions on Potassium Iodide (KI) Answers frequently asked questions about potassium iodide as a preventive measure for thyroid cancer from radiation exposure.... Details > Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Low-Iodine Diet and Free Cookbook In preparation for a radioactive iodine (RAI) scan or a RAI treatment, patients are usually asked to go on a low-iodine diet. The purpose of a low-iodine diet is to deplete the body of its natural sto... Details > ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. | Potassium Iodide (KI) Recent terrorist events have many people concerned about potential future attacks using radioactive materials. Taking potassium iodide (KI) tablets after an incident involving radioactive materials ma... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies This document provides guidance on the use of potassium iodide as a thyroid blocking agent for radiation exposure.... Details > Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Thyroid Cancer Home Page This page links to a range of topics related to thyroid cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, screening, clinical trials, research, and statistics.... Details > National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health | Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association In these groups, people share thyroid cancer information and support. Participants share their own experiences and offer insights on how they are coping with thyroid cancer.
... Details > ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. | Thyroid Carcinoma The thyroid gland is located in the lower front of the neck, below the larynx (“Adam’s apple”) and above the collarbones. Thyroid cancer (carcinoma) usually appears as a painless lump in this area. Th... Details > American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists | Thyroid Surgery FAQ Thyroid operations are used for patients who have a variety of thyroid conditions, including both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) thyroid nodules, large thyroid glands (goiters), and overactive th... Details > American Thyroid Association | What You Need To Know About™ Thyroid Cancer This booklet has important information about cancer of the thyroid. This booklet discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. It also has information to help patients ... Details > National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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