Routinely removing lymph nodes in the neck of patients with thyroid cancer may help prevent the disease from recurring, according to a new study (Surgery, December 2011, Vol. 150:6, pp. 1048-1057).

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.

The thyroid plays a vital role in the body’s overall health, and its removal can lead to a series of adjustments in your everyday life. When the thyroid is removed, your body can face hormonal shifts, ...

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped structure in the front of the neck, just under the Adam's apple/voice box. The gland is responsible for the production of two main hormones: thyroid hormone ...

Lobectomy is preferred over complete thyroid removal (total thyroidectomy) when possible, and radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is reserved only for higher-risk patients. For very small thyroid cancers ...

Expert perspectives on the process of surgery and radiation therapy used for less severe cases of differentiated thyroid cancer. Bryan McIver, MD: The key message I want to convey is that we have to ...