Thyroid nodules are lumps that can develop on the thyroid gland. They may be solid. Most are benign, but there is a low risk of thyroid cancer. The thyroid is a small gland in the front part of the ...

Thyroid nodules commonly develop in humans and are variable in size, shape and location. Most of these growths are not cancer but may create symptoms of discomfort over time depending on the size, and ...

Readmission Risk Highest in First Days After Thyroid Surgery Four percent of patients undergoing thyroid surgery were readmitted within 30 days, most during the first week, a study found. Medscape ...

Women are three times more likely to have thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer, compared to men. Women are also five to ten ...

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, affecting more people each year as detection rates continue to rise.

Doctors may recommend a biopsy to obtain a sample from a thyroid nodule. Testing the sample in a laboratory can help indicate whether the nodule is cancerous or benign. Though most tend to be benign, ...

Brooke Nickel receives Fellowship funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Anthony Glover receives funding from Cancer Institute NSW. The thyroid is a gland located at ...

Important facts to keep in mind. re than 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and an excess of 60,000 Americans are affected by thyroid cancer annually. — -- intro: You probably don't ...