CLINICAL THYROIDOLOGY FOR THE PUBLIC
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 9

In this issue, the studies ask the following questions:

• Are "benign" variants of papillary thyroid cancer (NIFTP) really benign?
• Is the risk of complications of thyroid surgery different in older patients?
• Does the intensity of PET-CT uptake correlate with cancer growth?
• What is the risk of hypothyroidism in patients with a family history of thyroid problems?
• Is there a correlation between thyroid hormone levels and obesity during pregnancy?
  

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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. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and a bracelet is available through the ATA Marketplace to support thyroid cancer awareness and education related to thyroid disease.