Papillary thyroid cancer is widely known as the "good cancer." This term has been around for years and is used ubiquitously. Some think it's "appropriate" because the cancer is highly treatable and ...

Former health journalist Janice Horowitz, focusing on thyroid cancer, discusses how some cancers are so slow-growing — what doctors call indolent — and may be better off left alone.

Thyroid cancer staging describes whether or how a person’s cancer has spread. People with different stages of thyroid cancer may have different treatment options and a different recovery outlook.

In most cases, treatments are successful in curing or controlling papillary thyroid cancer. Surgery is the main treatment option for this disease, though doctors may also recommend radiation therapy.

As Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, top medical experts are reminding the public of signs, symptoms and treatment options. So, what is thyroid cancer and who is most at risk? The odds ...

Receiving a diagnosis of thyroid cancer can be upsetting and confusing, especially if a doctor suggests that a patient wait to see how the cancer progresses before pursuing any specific treatment.

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located on the front of the neck, in front of the windpipe. Thyroid cancer happens when cells in the thyroid gland divide and change without their normal ...

CHICAGO — New research is illuminating the long-term health consequences faced by patients with thyroid cancer in areas related to fertility, bone health, and cardiovascular disease. According to ...