A Patient's Guide to Thyroid Cancer:
For Those Diagnosed with Papillary or Follicular Cancers

This guidebook was written and published by the Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. and reviewed by members of its Medical Advisory Panel. The information herein is offered as a general guideline and is not intended to replace the medical care and advice of your physician.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer

Getting the Results

Thyroid Cancer and Your Emotions

Surgery

Treatment and Monitoring After Surgery

Thyrogen®

Low Iodine Diet (LID)

Administration of Radioactive Iodine (RAI)

After RAI Treatment

Thyroid Hormone Replacement

Understanding Your Blood Test Results

Post-Treatment Monitoring

Last Words

Glossary

Thyroid Cancer Resources

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