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August 29, 2019
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Most detected thyroid microcarcinomas do not lead to surgery, suggesting overdiagnosis

Most detected thyroid microcarcinomas do not lead to surgery, suggesting overdiagnosis

Thyroid microcarcinomas are more likely than larger cancers to be discovered by ultrasound and less likely to be associated with surgery scheduled for known thyroid cancer, according to findings from a large, population-based study that included patient-reported data.

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August 19, 2019
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ATA risk assessment effectively predicts thyroid cancer persistence

ATA risk assessment effectively predicts thyroid cancer persistence

Thyroid cancer persistence is accurately captured by the American Thyroid Association’s 2015 risk stratification system for patients with more severe forms of the condition, according to findings published in Thyroid.

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August 16, 2019
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Thyroid cancer worry remains after treatment

Thyroid cancer worry remains after treatment

More than half of a cohort of adults with thyroid cancer identified disease recurrence, quality-of-life deterioration and familial risk as areas of concern following diagnosis, according to findings published in Thyroid.

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August 08, 2019
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Thyroid nodules increase cancer risk in Graves’ disease

Thyroid nodules increase cancer risk in Graves’ disease

The preoperative detection of thyroid nodules was associated with a higher prevalence of thyroid cancer in patients with Graves’ disease, according to a meta-analysis of observational studies published in Clinical Endocrinology.

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November 01, 2023
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VIDEO: Addressing asymptomatic patients ‘complicated’ in thyroid cancer

VIDEO: Addressing asymptomatic patients ‘complicated’ in thyroid cancer

In this video, Megan Haymart, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, discusses how clinicians approach treating asymptomatic thyroid cancers, which make up a large share of thyroid cancer cases.

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November 01, 2023
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VIDEO: Equity in care ‘biggest unmet need’ in thyroid cancer

VIDEO: Equity in care ‘biggest unmet need’ in thyroid cancer

In this video, Megan Haymart, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, discusses how equitable access to care is the biggest unmet need in the treatment of thyroid cancer.

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November 01, 2023
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VIDEO: Family history only known risk factor for thyroid cancer

VIDEO: Family history only known risk factor for thyroid cancer

In this video, Megan Haymart, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, discusses the relative lack of known risk factors for thyroid cancer, including family history and radiation exposure.

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November 01, 2023
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VIDEO: Thyroid cancer studies more focused on health disparities

VIDEO: Thyroid cancer studies more focused on health disparities

In this video, Megan Haymart, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, discusses the latest developments in the study and treatment of thyroid cancer, including a focus on health disparities and minimally invasive interventions.

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