Thyroid Cancer: A Guide for Patients

This is the third edition of this book, which has received many accolades around the world. Patients who have thyroid cancer as well as family members and friends of patients who have thyroid cancer will find this guide a valuable resource. The guide presents in laymen's terms an overview of thyroid cancer including 1) the different types, 2) the diagnosis including fine needle aspiration, 3) laboratory tests of the thyroid, 4) imaging studies such as ultrasound, radioiodine scans and many other images exams, 5) initial management including such options as active surveillance, surgery, and radioiodine therapy, 6) followup management, 7) radiation safety precautions, and many more topics. The guide concludes with 1) testimonials by patients who have also had thyroid cancer, 2) information regarding clinical trials, 3) advice on being your own advocate, and 4) a list of extensive additional resources. All the authors are renown in their area of expertise involving thyroid cancer.