Thyroid Cancer Resources

This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about cancer of the thyroid to patients, caregivers and other interested parties.

If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

General

What You Need To Know About™ Thyroid Cancer  – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.

Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers – This NCI fact sheet (6.37) provides an overview of head and neck cancer, its causes, risk factors and symptoms; diagnostic exams and treatments are also touched upon.

Cancer.Net - The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.Net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on thyroid cancer.

Additional general information on lab tests, diagnostic testing and imaging, pathology, etc.

No screening tests are available.

Genetics of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (PDQ®) – This NCI cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the genetics of medullary thyroid cancer.

Treatment

Thyroid Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)  – This NCI document details treatment options for patients with thyroid cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Unusual Cancers of Childhood Treatment (PDQ®)  –  This NCI document details treatment options for children with cancers of the head and neck (see thyroid tumors). Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Additional treatment information for all types of cancer.

Treatment Related Issues

Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®) – Oral complications are common in cancer patients, especially those with head and neck cancer. This NCI summary describes oral complications caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and various methods of prevention and treatment.

Information on treatment related issues for all types of cancer.

Nutrition

Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.

Resources and Support

Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.

Learn more about RPCI's Head and Neck Cancer Support Group.

Organizations

American Thyroid Association – The leading organization focused on thyroid biology and the prevention and treatment of thyroid disorders through excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, education, and public health.

Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer, Inc. –  A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.  Founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor, addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic needs of this population.

ThyCa:  Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. – This website has been created and is maintained by thyroid cancer survivors. The organization provides support and information for thyroid cancer survivors.

Thyroid Foundation of America –  Seeks to ensure timely, accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and ongoing support for all individuals with thyroid disease.  Educates and encourages individuals with thyroid disorders by providing medically accurate information and referrals to thyroid specialists and by working with other thyroid-related patient and physician associations to improve the quality and accessibility of thyroid information and education.

The Hormone Foundation – The public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals and the media. Our mission is to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions through outreach and education.

Learn about other organizations for people will all types of cancer.
 

Survivorship Resources

Learn about our survivorship resources for patients, care givers and loved ones.