CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 10

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• Do flame retardants found on furniture and electronics cause thyroid cancer?
• How often do thyroid cancer patients need neck ultrasounds?
• Can a new imaging tests identify thyroid cancer that will respond to radioactive iodine?
• Can we predict which low risk cancers really aren't low risk?
• Are African-American women at risk for thyroid problems during pregnancy?
  

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Let us know what you want to see in this publication.

Your Gift Brings Hope and Makes a Difference

It is estimated that up to 20 million individuals have some form of thyroid disease.

It is the mission and privilege of the American Thyroid Association to provide reliable thyroid education and awareness information, patient care resources, and research grants to help patients and families who seek answers, information, and guidance on thyroid conditions and treatments.

We would like to extend a note of thanks to all the Friends of the American Thyroid Association (ATA.) We are grateful that you have chosen to be part of the ATA community. Let's continue our legacy together and change the future of thyroid disease.

Thyroid Awareness Monthly Campaigns

The ATA will be highlighting a distinct thyroid disorder each month and a portion of the sales for Bravelets™ will be donated to the ATA. October is Thyroid Nodules Awareness Month and a bracelet is available through the ATA Marketplace to support thyroid cancer awareness and education related to thyroid disease.