Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common form of thyroid cancer. It is normally a slow-growing cancer and makes up roughly 80% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases.
How is papillary thyroid cancer diagnosed? Does it have any symptoms? And how is it typically treated?
For answers to these questions and more, we reached out to endocrinologist Priyanka Iyer, M.B.B.S., who specializes in endocrine neoplasia and hormonal disorders...
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Ever logged into MyChart to check on some lab test results, then just stared blankly at the screen once you saw them? You’re not alone.
Unless you work in the medical field, figuring out what all of those values mean and how to interpret them can sometimes be a challenge.
We sought insight from Adriana Maria Knopfelmacher-Couchonal, M.D., a specialist in Laboratory Medicine. Here’s what she had to say.
How are...
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