What's the survival rate for thyroid cancer if diagnosed early? 100 percent. It's a home run when you realize that thyroid cancer is the fastest-growing cancer among men and second-fastest among women. Thanks to research, we know more than ever about this group of diseases, while improved genetic counseling and screening mean you can do something about it.
Thyroid: Is Your Body Tricking You?
Feeling tired, gaining or losing a few pounds, or having trouble sleeping? These common complaints can be symptoms of a thyroid disorder. Find out if you should be concerned.
Chat With a Doctor: Thyroid Problems
You may have a thyroid problem and not even know it — and untreated thyroid disorders can have serious health repercussions. Cleveland Clinic physicians talk about thyroid disease during a live webchat Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at 1 p.m. (ET).
Women in Their 70s: Seniors Can Stay Strong (Video)
Senior women need special care. Holly L. Thacker, MD, talks about some of the ways to help keep you healthy and independent.
Women in Their 40s: Going Through Those Changes (Video)
Your 40s are a time of transition. Holly L. Thacker, MD, discusses the many changes to your body and how your women’s health physician can help you cope with them.
Underactive Thyroid: Is Yours Being Overtreated?
If your thyroid gland is underactive — a condition called hypothyroidism — your body produces too little thyroid hormone. Even when you’re on the right dose of thyroid hormone for your weight, you may be getting more than your body needs.
Pregnancy and Your Thyroid: Get the Facts, Know the Risks
If you have a history of miscarriages and normal thyroid tests, you may want to get a second opinion from a specialist. When expectant mothers have any thyroid disorder, it is called maternal thyroid disease.
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