Thyrogen For Patients

If you or someone you know has just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you are not alone. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 37,340 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the US in 2008.^[1]

Although receiving a diagnosis of thyroid cancer can be frightening, the good news is that most forms of thyroid cancer have a very high treatment success rate, especially when found and treated early. The five year survival rate for thyroid cancer is over 97%.^[1]

Educating yourself about thyroid cancer is important and may help you feel empowered. This website has been designed to give you basic information about thyroid cancer and its treatment, and to provide you with additional resources and support.

Visit the About Thyroid Cancer section to learn about the disease and how it is diagnosed. Find out how thyroid cancer is treated in the Treatment section and learn why it is important to have regular checkups in Long-Term Monitoring. Read about the problems associated with a medical condition called hypothyroidism that can happen after your initial cancer treatment in the Hypothyroidism section. Learn about ways to avoid symptoms of hypothyroidism in the About Thyrogen section. Access valuable educational resources and links in Resources.

While this website contains important information about thyroid cancer, please consult your doctor to learn more.

REFERENCES:

1. American Cancer Society. Detailed Guide: Thyroid Cancer. Available at: http://www.cancer.org Accessed April 30, 2008.