2008 Thyroid Cancer Research Grants
The ATA is committed to supporting research into better ways to diagnose and treat thyroid disease. The generosity of members, patients, industry, and donors in the workplace has enabled the ATA to award 42 thyroid research grants totaling $1,065,000 since the inception of the Research Fund.

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors, Inc.
Beginning in 2003, 17 special research grants focused on thyroid cancer have been funded by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors, Inc., a member of the ATA Alliance for Patient Education totaling thus far $440,000.

Thyroid Head and Neck Cancer Foundation (THANC)
In 2007, the ATA agreed to expand the responsibilities of the expert reviewers on the ATA Research Committee by establishing new grants for young and senior investigators funded by THANC. Six grants have been awarded thus far for a total of $172,500.

Research Grant Recipients >>

We will answer thyroid questions of general interest and publish the answers in the Friends e-news and on the ATA website.

Dear Friend,

In 2008, thyroid cancer is expected to reach a record number of 37,340 newly diagnosed people in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the American Cancer Society.

Could you please send just $10, $15, or $25 to help us continue making lifesaving advances in thyroid research. Your gift can lead to new ways to prevent, treat, and cure thyroid-related diseases. These advances bring hope and real help to Americans diagnosed with thyroid disorders. So any gift you send will make a huge difference.

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