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ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.


Contact Information

Ric Blake, Publicity Coordinator
P.O. Box 1545
New York, NY 10159-1545

877-588-7904 (Voice - Toll-free)
630-604-6078 (FAX)

Internet Resources


Abstract

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. provides education and support services to patients and families to help them better understand thyroid cancer, learn from others' experiences, and communicate with professionals. Support services and resources include an educational Web site that links survivors and health care professionals around the world, local support groups, nine e-mail support groups, person-to-person support, a free downloadable low-iodine cookbook, a free newsletter, thyroid cancer awareness materials, Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, seminars, workshops, and an annual international Thyroid Cancer Survivors' conference. Thyca also sponsors thyroid cancer research grants, as well as awareness programs and outreach to the public, for early detection.

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Date Entered: 5/19/1999
Date Edited: 4/11/2007
Date Revised: 3/6/2007 12:29:30 PM
Health Referral Number: HR3160
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