Stage 4 papillary thyroid cancer involves distant metastasis, with treatment focusing on disease control and quality of life rather than cure. Diagnostic tools include imaging, biopsy, and molecular ...
Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) generally has a good prognosis, with 5-year relative survival rates of 99% for regional cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. PTC is the most common type of thyroid ...
Papillary thyroid cancer is well-differentiated, leading to a favorable prognosis with high survival rates, especially for localized tumors. Diagnosis involves physical exams, ultrasounds, and fine ...
An endocrinologist explains the five main types, how they behave, treatment options, and why knowing the exact type can reduce fear and improve outcomes.
While any cancer diagnosis is frightening, thyroid cancer has a remarkably high cure rate when caught early. Here, a top surgeon shares everything you need to know about thyroid cancer ...
Thyroid cancer is often a highly treatable disease. Most cases are detected in early stages and have excellent outcomes. There are several different types of thyroid cancer, and recent changes in ...
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Kaniksha Desai, MD: Welcome to the Thyroid Stimulating Podcast. This podcast was created in partnership with the American Thyroid Association to discuss up ...
Recurrent IRTC invading the upper aerodigestive tract remains a formidable clinical challenge. Management typically involves tracheal resection or laryngectomy, often with sacrifice of the recurrent ...
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, affecting more people each year as detection rates continue to rise. During tumor excision, surgeons often struggle to determine exactly how much ...