Thyroid Cancer—Patient Version
Overview
Thyroid cancer can be of four main types, which vary in their aggressiveness. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is hard to cure with current treatments, whereas papillary (the most common), follicular, and medullary thyroid cancer can usually be cured. Explore the links on this page to learn more about thyroid cancer treatment, screening, statistics, research, and clinical trials.
Treatment
PDQ Treatment Information for Patients
Causes & Prevention
NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about prevention of thyroid cancer.
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Screening
PDQ Screening Information for Patients
Coping with Cancer
The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.
Feelings and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care