Routinely removing lymph nodes in the neck of patients with thyroid cancer may help prevent the disease from recurring, according to a new study (Surgery, December 2011, Vol. 150:6, pp. 1048-1057).

Receiving a diagnosis of thyroid cancer can be upsetting and confusing, especially if a doctor suggests that a patient wait to see how the cancer progresses before pursuing any specific treatment.

The thyroid plays a vital role in the body’s overall health, and its removal can lead to a series of adjustments in your everyday life. When the thyroid is removed, your body can face hormonal shifts, ...

Expert perspectives on the process of surgery and radiation therapy used for less severe cases of differentiated thyroid cancer. Bryan McIver, MD: The key message I want to convey is that we have to ...