10 thyroid myths you shouldn’t believe
Have you ever heard that people with thyroid disorders shouldn’t eat certain vegetables? Or that you can treat an underactive thyroid gland with iodine supplements, and other thyroid disorders with hormone supplements?
If so, you’re not alone. The only problem? None of these claims is accurate. So, before you take any action based upon them, we want to set the record straight on these and seven other common thyroid myths...
5 emerging therapies presented at ASCO 2025
Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting provides a platform for sharing exciting new cancer therapies...
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...
Weight loss injections and cancer: 6 questions, answered
Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese people are often at risk for injuries when they start a new exercise routine, which can set them back or ultimately cause them to give up on it. As a result, more and more people have been turning to weight loss medications for help.
In the last couple of years, a new class of weight-loss...
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...
Papillary thyroid cancer: 8 questions, answered
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...