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CURE’s thyroid cancer page is an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest thyroid cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on thyroid cancer.

Identifying and Monitoring Radioiodine-Refractory DTC

April 14th 2022, 1:15pm

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Discussion on when differentiated thyroid cancer is determined to be iodine-refractory, and how patients should be followed in this setting.

Radioiodine Therapy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Following Surgery

April 14th 2022, 1:00pm

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Expert perspectives on the process of surgery and radiation therapy used for less severe cases of differentiated thyroid cancer.

A Patient’s Journey With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

April 7th 2022, 1:15pm

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Jim Lesniak shares his experience of receiving a diagnosis of and being treated for differentiated thyroid cancer.

Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: The Role of Patient Advocacy Organizations

April 7th 2022, 1:00pm

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Considerations for the role of patient advocacy groups and patient-to-patient education in the differentiated thyroid cancer journey.

‘Monumental’ Treatment Advancements Have Been ‘Life-Changing’ For Many Patients With Thyroid Cancer

April 5th 2022, 7:00pm

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Monumental treatment advancements over the past two decades have given patients with thyroid cancer the ability to live longer and better lives, according to an expert from Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute. However, more work is needed to find curative treatments.

General Principles of Management of DTC and Role of the Health Care Team

March 31st 2022, 1:20pm

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Expert perspectives on the broad management of differentiated thyroid cancer, including surgery, radiation treatment, and systemic therapy.

An Overview of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

March 31st 2022, 1:00pm

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Health care specialists provide an overview on the nature of differentiated thyroid cancer and discuss subtypes of disease that patients may present with.

What Happens When a Patient Develops a Secondary Cancer Years After Undergoing Treatment?

March 22nd 2022, 7:00pm

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Although certain cancer treatments have been linked to an increased risk of a secondary cancer years later, an expert notes there are no genetic or pathologic studies that prove the association between new and previous cancers.

More Effective, Less Toxic Treatment Approach for Brain Metastases May Improve Care and Survival

March 2nd 2022, 4:00pm

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Guidelines for the treatment of patients with brain metastases is moving from whole brain radiation therapy to less toxic treatment options to potentially improve care and increase survival.

Tafinlar Plus Mekinist May Safely Improve Long-Term Survival in Patients with Rare Thyroid Cancer

February 4th 2022, 10:00pm

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After four years of additional follow-up, survival continued to improve and side effects remained tolerable in patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer receiving Tafinlar plus Mekinist.