Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, an important piece of your well-being is looking right back at you. Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of your neck. It sits right above the collar bones and below your voice box. It regulates hormones that control the […]
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Recognizing Thyroid Cancer
September, for most, signals a change in the seasons and a welcome break from the sweltering temperatures of summer. However, this month also serves to raise awareness for a very common cancer that is on the rise in incidence – Thyroid Cancer. The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland located at the base of […]
My Trip to Harvard for the Surgery of the Thyroid/Parathyroid Glands Course
Over the weekend, I was able to attend a revolutionary class in Boston at the Harvard School of Medicine discussing the ways we can use genetics and improved ultrasound diagnostics to reduce the number of patients that must undergo surgery for suspected thyroid cancer. These techniques may also reduce the risk of complications of surgery. […]