Surgery is considered for hyperthyroidism when treatments don’t work, a large goiter causes issues, or thyroid cancer is present. The procedure involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, with ...

Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

The first set of comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guidelines for surgical treatment of thyroid disease - developed by an expert panel assembled by the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

A young patient in a thyroid cancer chat room discussed his surgery that was planned for the next day: "I'm very scared. I don't want my life to really end tomorrow." As endocrinologists, we ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thyroid cancer-related fear and worry scores declined for adults 9 months after a thyroidectomy compared with ...

Hormonal health plays a huge role in how your body responds to surgery, from preparation to recovery. Conditions like thyroid disease, hypoparathyroidism, or other endocrine disorders can complicate ...

A screening effort at a major Austin Mom2.0 conference highlights calls for earlier thyroid cancer detection.