An overview of the management of thyroid cancer
An overview of the management of thyroid cancer
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DOI:
10.1007/1-84628-013-3_1
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2006-01-01
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Mazzaferri, Ernest L.
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Mazzaferri, Ernest L.
The management of thyroid cancer has changed substantially over the past several decades, largely as a result of our expanding knowledge of this unique group of tumors and the availability of newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Patients with thyroid cancer require the assistance of a diversified group of healthcare providers during literally every phase of their care, from the time of diagnosis to the extended period of follow-up. This book is a statement of the breadth of the collective knowledge and skills that are required to properly assist patients with these tumors. Our goal is to summarize, in a practical way, how patients with thyroid cancer are optimally managed and how the fabric of their care is carefully woven by a group of providers with specialized skills, each of whom adds a unique part to the patient’s overall care. Without this broad multidisciplinary approach, gaps may occur at every turn in management, which may pose serious obstacles to achieving the best long-term results for our patients.