2-time cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s guidance and expertise
When Armando Gallegos was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer at age 52, he was shocked. Cancer did not run in his family.
He’d visited a clinic near his home in Austin for swelling in his neck. He had imaging and was referred to a local thyroid surgeon, who told Armando it wasn’t just a small thyroid issue. He was then referred to a specialized clinic in Austin.
“They told me it was likely cancer, and they weren’t comfortable...
10 thyroid myths you shouldn’t believe
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Thyroid biopsy: Purpose, process and recovery
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your lower neck. A thyroid biopsy is a procedure that helps diagnose or rule out thyroid cancer.
As an oncologic endocrinologist at MD Anderson, I often perform thyroid biopsies and order thyroid biopsies to be performed by radiologists. Here, I’ll answer some of the most common questions I get about them.
Why would my doctor order a thyroid biopsy?A doctor usually...
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Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese...
Medullary thyroid cancer survivor trusts MD Anderson for long-term care
In March 2019, Dana Reeves was preparing for several milestones. Her daughter was getting ready to graduate from high school. Her husband...
Signs of thyroid issues: How do you know if you have them?
Ever heard someone blame their inability to lose weight on a “thyroid problem?”
While “thyroid problems” can and do cause people real...
4 facts about Hurthle cell carcinoma
There are four main types of thyroid cells: follicular, papillary, medullary and Hurthle. While they’re all different, each of these cells...
Can you have thyroid cancer without knowing?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It’s responsible for the hormones that control your heart rate, blood...
Two-time cancer survivor: ‘Without MD Anderson, I wouldn’t be where I am today’
In November 2020, I returned to work after spending years at home with my then 6-year-old daughter. I started noticing irregular vaginal bleeding...