Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
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Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
3w ago
In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ..read more
Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
5M ago
Study published in eBioMedicine reveals that exposure to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) significantly increases the risk of thyroid cancer. Among various PFAS, linear PFOS and its derivatives are identified as potent contributors, emphasizing the need for large-scale studies and highlighting the risks of contaminated drinking water ..read more
Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
2y ago
Fusion oncogenes, such as RET- and NTRK-gene fusions, are associated with more invasive pediatric thyroid cancers, correlating with the highest risk of metastases and a lower likelihood of achieving remission one year after initial therapy, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP ..read more
Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
3y ago
People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer ..read more
Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
5y ago
Nearly a million Americans live with thyroid cancer and doctors will diagnose more than 50,000 new cases this year. Fortunately, the survival rate for this kind of cancer is one of the best. Five years after diagnosis, more than 98 percent of patients are survivors ..read more
Medical.Net | Papillary Thyroid Cancer
5y ago
New research recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery found that post-operative success rates of pediatric thyroid patients, particularly children who require a thyroidectomy, correlate with the institution's patient volume ..read more