Thyroid cancer

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. Fam. Physician; (United States)

OSTI ID:5763624

Powell, B L; Craig, J B; Muss, H B

Thyroid cancers are especially common in patients who have received irradiation to the head and neck region for benign diseases. Well-differentiated papillary and/or follicular carcinomas are the most common types of thyroid cancer. They grow slowly and have a very good prognosis when managed with an appropriate combination of surgical and medical therapy. Other types of thyroid cancer often require more intensive therapy and follow-up. It is especially important to evaluate relatives of patients with medullary thyroid cancer.

• Research Organization: Wake Forest Univ., Winston-Salem, NC
• OSTI ID: 5763624
• Journal Information: Am. Fam. Physician; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Fam. Physician; (United States) Vol. 30:5; ISSN AFPYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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