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There’s a lot more to surviving thyroid cancer than treatments and tests. And sometimes it may feel like you’ll never find all the answers you need, or like you’re the only one who’s ever gone through all of the hassle, the planning, the testing, and the difficult times.

But you can find answers, and you’re not alone. These resource pages will help put you in touch with more information, connect you with support groups, and let you sign up for news updates. You can also find information about low-iodine diets and links to recipes, and download a patient information kit and a checklist that should make testing with Thyrogen® easier to understand.

Please see important safety information below.


Safety Information
Thyrogen® (thyrotropin alfa for injection) is used in combination with other tests to detect recurring or leftover thyroid cancer cells in patients with a history of certain types of thyroid cancer. Thyrogen is injected in a muscle, and is available only by prescription. The most common side effects reported in clinical studies were nausea, headache, weakness & vomiting. When using Thyrogen, there is a risk that thyroid cancer cells may not be detected and diagnosis of recurring cancer may be missed. If you think that Thyrogen may be right for you, or if you have any problems with the use of Thyrogen, please contact your doctor. To learn more, please see full product information (PDF), contact Genzyme toll free at 1-88-THYROGEN (1-888-497-6436).
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Consider the Facts:

Thyroid Cancer is the most common endocrine cancer and occurs in all age groups.

Thyroid Cancer recently was ranked as the #1 cancer in incidence growth in women (National Cancer Institute data).

Thyroid Cancer may recur in up to 30% of patients, even decades after initial diagnosis.

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