Thyroid Cancer | Tumor

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.

Higher Risk of Thyroid Cancer Among Those With Breast Cancer History

March 11th 2015, 10:36pm

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According to a recent analysis of a large national database, patients with a history of breast cancer have a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer than the general population, particularly if they receive adjuvant radiation therapy.

Lenvima Approved to Treat Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

February 13th 2015, 10:10pm

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The FDA has granted approval to Lenvima (lenvatinib) as a treatment for patients with progressive, radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), based on findings from the phase 3 SELECT trial.

Lenvatinib Approval for Thyroid Cancer 'Likely" as FDA Decision Date Nears

February 12th 2015, 9:19pm

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With a deadline of April 14, the FDA will soon make its final approval decision on lenvatinib as a treatment for patients with progressive, radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).

Several Cancer Therapies Up for FDA Review in 2015

January 13th 2015, 10:48pm

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The Food and Drug Administration's calendar for making decisions on new cancer drugs and indications is taking shape for 2015, and the clock is ticking on at least 13 applications for novel agents and new therapeutic settings for existing drugs.

Pipeline

March 14th 2013, 9:00am

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The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment.

Researchers Urge Restraint in Treating Children with Thyroid Cancer

June 13th 2011, 9:00am

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Researchers urge restraint when it comes to treating thyroid cancer in children.

Web Exclusive: Types of Thyroid Cancer

March 13th 2009, 11:55pm

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Types of thyroid cancer.

The Low-Iodine Diet

March 13th 2009, 11:04pm

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Patients may be asked to take steps to deplete their body's natural store of iodine so the thyroid will more readily absorb the radioactive iodine treatment and maximize treatment effectiveness

The Good Cancer?

February 19th 2009, 4:18am

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Thyroid cancer's high survival rate masks the sometimes tricky tumor.

KRAS as a Target

December 9th 2008, 11:00am

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KRAS gene mutations are detected in various cancers, including colorectal.